“Soulmates” by Melody Young


Say it again,
over the noise—
under your breath.
Let’s go back,
maybe just for today.
And I know it isn’t right
to linger there too comfortably.
Even so, forever,
souls remain entwined.


Melody Young is a working mom desperately trying to balance work life, mom life, mental health and creativity. She has no formal literary education or experience, and is just trying to send her thoughts out into the world to free up more headspace for day-dreaming.