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What Death Didn’t Take

A haiku

By Ajan Lori AbeiPublished 2 months ago 1 min read
Some warmth stays, even when the grave is closer than the door.

From death, warmth remains

A cup left where your hand was

Love learns how to wait

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Ajan Lori Abei

Writer exploring identity, human behavior, and life between cultures. Sharing reflective essays and observations from an African living in Japan.

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  • Latisha Jean2 months ago

    Love is not compromised in death but amplified through its memories. Beautiful.

  • Sandy Gillman2 months ago

    So sad, but so beautiful.

  • Denise E Lindquist2 months ago

    Love!💙

  • Reb Kreyling2 months ago

    Oh that is both sad and hopeful.

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