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Why Aren't You Here?
I stare at the ceiling
Wishing to see you
My eyes brim with tears
As your face swims above me
I reach out and stroke your cheek
Silent misery
And quiet joy
Tears overflow my eyes
And a question swims in my mind.
“Why aren’t you here?”
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wonderful job with the words.