Maybe I can pretend that you aren't gone
Of course, that won't change a thing. Your
Urn on the mantel serves as a daily
Reminder of what once was, and what can
Never be again
I can pretend that nothing has changed, that
Nothing is wrong, but that will not mean that you're not
Gone
Gone like the last frost of winter
Longed for but inevitably disappearing,
Our memories all that remain,
Replaying again and again
Like they can bring
You back
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Stephanie Hoogstad
With a BA in English and MSc in Creative Writing, writing is my life. I have edited and ghost written for years with some published stories and poems of my own.
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I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
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Wonderfully written, Stephanie. Seriously. Forgot it was an acrostic at certain points. And it's grounded, in obvious reality, but still a piece of beautiful art too. Hugs and a pat on the back (in a non-patronising way lol) (I will be reading the Elon stuff soon and more stuff - I've got caught up in a third entry for the keyhole challenge thing I wasn't planning on writing which is fucking insane - and I am also doing a very unapologetically horrific and grotesque werewolf horror for Sam's challenge) = I have no idea why you needed to know that, but there you go. lol)
This was so poignant. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
My heart aches for you. Again, I apologize for your loss. I also commend you on your beautifully written acrostic 💖