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grief

I search for you every time I close my eyes

By R.C. TaylorPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
grief
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weightless my bed surfs

night air as I chase you but

the moon eats my name

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R.C. Taylor

I write to invoke, to process, to honor, to resurrect, and—sometimes—to grieve but, above all, I write to be free.

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  • Pamela Williamsabout a year ago

    I love this - night air as I chase you.

  • Silver Dauxabout a year ago

    That last line is so powerful. Amazing!

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    I loved the image of bed surfing, like a magic carpet. Shocked by the moon's behaviour though.

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Oh my. This is beautiful. Well done.

  • Kendall Defoe about a year ago

    Your imagery is impressive!

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