Empty

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I remember the last time I watched you sleep
memorising the curve of your lips,
the softness of your eyelids
the comfort of your embrace
waking up next to you as the sun's rays grew on your cheeks
your smile the first thing i saw in the morning

I reach out to where you once lay

searching for the warmth of your hand

the rise and fall of your chest

the rhythmic thud of your heartbeat

reminding me that this is where I belong

I find nothing but empty icy cold sheets