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The hand You Once Held

To my first love

By Semra Laureen Hill JeanPublished 3 months ago Updated 2 months ago 1 min read

7 years ago, he held my right hand on a public bus. 4 years ago, he was gone forever to never come back.

With him, I was whole.

Without him, I broke.

when he was here, he was absent. Now that he is gone, I feel him everywhere. My love and my hope; My strenght and weakness. Here I stand by waiting for you to come home. I wished that I could hold your hand, the same way you held mine.

I forgive your mistake, but shall I never forgive mine.

My happiness, my sweetness - rest in peace forever I’ll be yours.

Fate misunderstood my hope when I wished to be alone.

© Semra Jean | Please don’t repost without credit

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About the Creator

Semra Laureen Hill Jean

I am a woman with dreams. Whether for hobby, passion, or purpose, I will become a writer you won’t forget. My stories tell your stories and speak with purpose — to captivate your soul.

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