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poetry

Burning Where You Left Me

By Callie Wyrsch

We haven't spoken since
From the crowd doesn't count
I was quite unhinged

What I thought was animosity
Morphed into yearning

I did this to myself

Some kind of hell

That I don't want to return from

About the Author

Callie Wyrsch is a writer and poet whose storytelling began before she could write words. She holds a B.S. in Digital Media Productions from the University of Central Missouri and is the author of Connected and Uprooted. Her poetry has appeared in NoDivideKC's Our Identidad: Vol 2, Le Journal and The Siren, known for its emotional resonance and sharp social insight. Whether through narrative or caption, Callie's work invites genuine connection and uplifts voices often overlooked. Subscribe to her Substack: calliecw1217.substack.com. Follow her on Instagram and Threads: @calliecw1217.