Paused

I paused a while
To think about
The times we used to share
When conversations
Flowed with ease
With confidence and care

I paused a while
To think about
The laughter we once knew
The reference points
The anecdotes
A similar point of view

I paused a while
To think about
The moments we knew pain
Though life was tough
We talked it through
And got back up again

I paused a while
To think about
How much you meant to me
Your love of life
Your stoic grit
Your longing to be free

I paused a while
To think about
How you're no longer here
Yet still I sense
Your energy
And know that you are near

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