Shall I fade?
Oh, how can I?
Standing here as time shifts into a new space, I advise you this.
First, unload all that you ever carried and forget it all exists.
Walk out into the sun, look up at the clouds in the sky, do all the things that ever made you wonder.
And never ask why.
Remove your inhibitions and let go of all you once knew.
Once you do this, everything becomes relatively simple to do.
You'll walk on and find a spot to quietly sit -
fading into the memory of what once was,
but now cannot be.
And then, you will be
A faded memory.
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Sai Marie Johnson
A multi-genre author, poet, creative&creator. Resident of Oregon; where the flora, fauna, action & adventure that bred the Pioneer Spirit inspire, "Tantalizing, titillating and temptingly twisted" tales.
Pronouns: she/her
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