Life Without You
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A thousand words, a paltry sum to encapsulate the void where you once resided. Your absence is a chasm, a black hole that sucks in all semblance of normalcy, leaving behind an echo chamber of silence and sorrow.
I navigate through days that feel like endless nights, each hour a heavy stone tied to my ankle, dragging me deeper into the abyss of despair. The world, once painted in vibrant hues, has faded to monochrome, a bleak canvas devoid of joy. Laughter, a distant memory, replaced by a hollow echo.
Words fail to capture the emptiness left by your departure. Your absence is an overwhelming void that has shattered my world. Days stretch into endless, bleak nights as despair consumes me. The vibrant colors of life have turned to shades of gray. Joy is a distant memory, replaced by a haunting silence.
Your laughter was the sunlight that pierced through the clouds, warming my soul. Now, there's only the cold, relentless drizzle of melancholy. Your touch, a gentle caress, a soothing balm for my troubled mind. Now, there's only the icy chill of loneliness.
I find myself wandering through familiar spaces, yet feeling utterly lost. Every corner whispers of your presence, a phantom echo of shared moments. The couch, where we’d curl up together, lost in the pages of a book or the magic of a movie. The kitchen table, where we'd share laughter, dreams, and countless cups of coffee. These places, once filled with warmth and love, are now haunted by your absence.
Time, they say, heals all wounds. But in this desolate landscape of grief, time seems to stand still. Each passing day is a stark reminder of what I've lost. The world moves on, indifferent to my pain. People smile, laugh, and carry on, while I am trapped in a frozen moment, a prisoner of my sorrow.
I yearn for the simple things, the mundane rituals that once brought us joy. Grocery shopping, which was once a shared adventure, is now a solitary ordeal. Cooking, a chore undertaken without appetite. Even sleep, that elusive refuge, is filled with restless dreams and heart-wrenching awakenings.
There are moments of respite, fragile islands of calm in the tempestuous sea of grief. Nature's beauty, the gentle caress of the wind, the soft glow of a sunset – these things offer fleeting solace. But the undercurrent of sorrow is always there, pulling me back into the depths.
I cling to memories, like a drowning person to a piece of driftwood. They are both a comfort and a torment. They remind me of the love we shared, the happiness we created, but they also intensify the pain of your absence.
In the quiet of the night, when the world is asleep, I talk to you. I share my fears, my hopes, my dreams. It's a one-sided conversation, but it brings a sense of peace. I know you're listening, somewhere in the vast expanse of the universe.
Life without you is a barren wasteland, a desolate landscape devoid of color and hope. But even in this desolate place, I find strength in the love we shared. It's a beacon of light, a guiding star in the darkest of nights. And so, I carry on, one day at a time, with the hope that one day, I will find a way to live again.
My existence without you is a bleak, empty expanse. A world drained of color and hope. Yet, within this desolate terrain, I discover an enduring strength - our love. It shines like a beacon, guiding me through the darkest hours. With this love as my compass, I navigate each day, holding onto the fragile hope of finding a new path forward.
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Moharif Yulianto
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Awesome piece