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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UTSA chapter.

when every day you get the wind knocked out of you

and you go almost a whole afternoon without it

and you think

“maybe not this time”

but then I clock you again, right on schedule

 

and I say sorry before I even do it

and you think

“maybe she means it this time”

but the air is already being pushed from your lungs

 

and I have you convinced it’s your fault

and you think

“maybe I deserve it this time”

but you apologizing for my blows only makes me hit harder

 

when the last thing I ever say to you only serves to press into your bruises

 

then we’ll be even.

Currently: running to class Later: running for office
Lauren is currently a senior at UTSA who is obsessed with anything involving music and pop culture. She is one of the Campus Correspondents for HC UTSA, and is in charge of social media and editing. You can catch her traveling across the country for concerts, eating Whataburger fries, or constantly scrolling through her social media feeds.