Unsent letters

I see letters addressed to you stacked on my shelf,
I know you are gone but the desire to post it to you is ever so strong. 
But I guess I am wrong for thinking this way 
As many have told me to just “move on”
And live my life according to societal standards of abandonment and grief.

But the unsent messages play on my mind,
Bind me to the idea that I must eradicate the memories of you

And destroy the unsent letters.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Empress Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Dear Ashley, this is so touching and so beautiful how youv expressed such deep emotions! I know the feeling. Thank you for writing and for sharing! Congratulations on your HM. Pleasure reading this
Jones Avatar
September 18, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Engaging. I wanted to know more! Best wishes in the contest!
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