I am not the girl you get to hold for a moment, then let go of.

The girl whose worth is determined by the eagerness of your hands.

I will smile at you.

strong woman, anti-hookup culture, female perspective

Daniel Apodaca

I will laugh with you.

We can exchange names and numbers.

But if you think Ive fallen for your charm, your smoothness, your games, youre mistaken.

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Because for me, its not that easy.

Im not the girl you choose temporarily, only for the emotions to fade when the sun rises.

I am not the girl you take home.

strong woman, anti-hookup culture, female perspective

Daniel Apodaca

Because in searching for something that lasts, I wont fall for temporary embraces.

I wont get caught up in kisses that taste like whiskey and wasted energy.

No I am not the girl you get to hold for a moment, then let go of.

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The girl whose worth is determined by the eagerness of your hands.

I am not disposable, not short-term or short-lived.

So if youre still so caught up when morning comes, call me.And well see where this thing goes.

Marisa Donnelly is a poet and author of the book,Somewhere on a Highway, availablehere.