what's the last thing they said to you. is it the last thing you'll ever hear.

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

• what did their laugh sound like. try to write it before you forget.
• i keep their side of the bed cold and untouched like they're coming back.
• do you talk to them in your head still. what do you tell them.
• what date is burned into you. the day it ended or the day it was good.

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