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Snow

by Littlelifetree

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It's cold outside, there he is.
Standing in the snow with the letter from his father.
Just found out it was his last letter from his father, regretting for that silly fight about christmasday.
Realizing that is was his last christmas.
Walking between those fast cars thinking and thinking.

What if I stop?
Is it all worth it?
Was it all worth it?
What should I do?

There he was, looking ...

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Wednesday 10th November 2021 4:40 pm

death   deep   depression   father   love   motivation   snow

The hurt of remembrance

by Guinevere Heron

Everything reminds me of you.
Something you bought me or a scent of perfume. 
The reflection in the mirror.
A song that I sing to. 
Words that I speak and phrases I use. 
Everything just reminds me of you. 
Places I go to that we adventured together.
Movies I watch that we enjoyed with each other. 
I know that my brother and sisters hurt too,
Because everything and anyth...

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Tuesday 7th September 2021 11:10 am

Death   grief   grieving   hurt   missing someone   mother   father   remebrance

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