It Happens

Inside me there is space that once 

was filled with you and now is emptiness

that in a happier time was rich

with love and laughter

and longing

and lust.

Your voice would warm

and thinking of you could

for no apparent reason make me grin.

Or laugh when I should not have.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 11, 2016 at 8:14 AM
So well written . The reader can feel the feelings. So sorry for such a loss.
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