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Specter

I cast away my ego just to see you smile,

Only to watch you vanish like a ghost in the night.

That specter still haunts me,

Each time I remember you,

Stealing my rest.

Surely, it lingers to teach me a lesson.

I hope it’s something valuable,

Something to make me stronger,

To help me understand this abandonment,

And fill this void inside.

 

I am not alone; your specter stays with me,

While I long for your kisses.

We converse about countless things,

So much that I feel I know it better than I ever knew you.

On second thought, it's now my ally in this crusade,

While you embrace a life of freedom.

Enjoy it! I will remain, Chatting with your specter.

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poem

◄ Loneliness

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