i keep their side of the bed cold and untouched like they're coming back.

longing is the feeling that keeps checking the door. these prompts don't try to close it — they just give the waiting somewhere to go.

more for longing

• do you still know their number by heart. do you ever almost dial it.
• what did their laugh sound like. try to write it before you forget.
• what's the last thing they said to you. is it the last thing you'll ever hear.
• do you talk to them in your head still. what do you tell them.

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