queen of cups (upright)  

spotlights  

i’ll hold 

the rest of them  

can see you  

the way i do  

you’re too bright for them all  

we both know  

banish all shadows   

you’re the light  

stage was set  

7 on the dot  

no applause  

  doors were locked  

… the whole time  

next time   

will you  

hold spotlights  

send away my shadows 

let them see me   

how you do?

eight of wands (reversed) 

4:44  

bit lip  

nothing new  

sun’s still up came home early  

to see you 

6:12  

nothing again   

ring in pocket   

car cleaned   

cinnamon cookies

11:11  

had to stay   

friend’s grad tomorrow  

sorry, forgot to call  

dinner then 

11:22 

on the highway  

stopped halfway  

started recording  

spilling eighteen years  

can’t do nineteen  

without you  

knowing 

Meaning of the Cards

Queen of Cups (Upright): This card represents the surface of the subconscious and addresses themes of feminity, empathy, and warmth. The Queen of Cups often lacks rationality, but thinks with her heart and intuition.

Eight of Wands (Reversed): This card represents delays and patience. There is a frustrating element of stagnancy and the risk of lost chances associated with the Eight of Wands in reverse.

Illustrator: Sarah Kaye