[Poetry] Ghost of You

All I’m left with is the ghost of you
Being close to you
Memories, bittersweet

How can I settle for the ghost of you
Losing most of you
Regrets, a life incomplete

I must move forward with the ghost of you
Holding on to you
Wishes, until we next meet

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Author: Sarah

30-something navigating grief, life, and making meaning of the senseless loss of her little sister. Sibling looking for connection and community among those who understand the unique pain of losing a sibling, especially in young adulthood.

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