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November 08, 2021

out of the blue

November 08, 2021/ Emily
An abstract overhead view of swirling, deep blue ocean waves

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most days
I’m content
drifting through life

there’s a lot of laughter
and some bickering
mixed in with cuddles on the couch

but

out of the blue
I’m hit with a sudden longing
so intense that I can feel the phantom weight of him in my arms

I wish he was here
not just in photos
and half remembered dreams

What longings hit you, out of the blue?

November 08, 2021/ Emily/ 1 Comment
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Emily

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