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Written October 4, 2026, for the contest, " Angst of an Angel, "  Sponsor: Hiya Sharma

Grief Is A Ghostwriter

So many thoughts were left unsaid,
     and sadly, grieving tears were shed
          that unexpected day she died-
her diagnosis that had lied.

And knowing not demise was near,
     impending death had held no fear.
          But it did come too soon one day;
too late for sharing things to say.
          
Do not hold back, but always share,
     and with loved ones, true feelings bare
          before comes death, that final dread-
do not leave loving thoughts unsaid.

Grief is a ghostwriter for sure 
     that lets those unsaid thoughts endure
          engraved in ink, but never heard-
by those you'd wished to hear each word.
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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 4, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Hello Sandra Haight, Yes grief is ghost writer for sure. Yes unsaid thoughts endure. Hugs. /Darlene/😊
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