Poetry

Could’ve

Written by Jacob Ibrag

‘I won’t keep you. Take what you need.’ The taste

of implosion, a fluid symphony. Transference. Backs

to one another. Embrace ridden with escape. Beautiful

getaway. Peeking back years later, butterfly wing what

ifs. ‘What could’ve been. We could have, and didn’t.’


Photography by Lauren Grayson

24 comments on “Could’ve

  1. Ali Grimshaw's avatar

    This reflects the complexity of relationships. This line especially spoke to me, “Embrace ridden with escape.” Coming together while already leaving.

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  2. Biko's avatar

    Simultaneously holding on and letting go. Love this.

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  3. Artemis On Fire's avatar

    💔 heartbreakingly perfect

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  4. herpesaddict's avatar

    butterfly wing what ifs. yep

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  5. N's avatar

    “We could have, and didn’t” Beautiful!!!!

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  6. gardenlovepoet's avatar
    gardenlovepoet

    Nice

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  7. Kendi Karimi's avatar
    KENDI KARIMI

    👏👏👏👏

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  8. chris jensen's avatar

    A stimulating gift, from

    a dear loving friend….

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  9. photoscientist's avatar
    photoscientist

    A closed heart never has a need for escape.

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  10. thereluctantpoet's avatar

    Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
    Come read a beautiful piece “Could’ve” by Jacob!!

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  11. lbstowe's avatar

    That had some beat(nik) to it.
    That was a fun read!

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  12. Anand Bose's avatar

    The complexity of emotion is so beautifully rendered. Anand Bose from Kerala

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