Afterimage
noun: an impression of a vivid, (usually visual), sensation retained after the external stimulus has ceased
Though I close my eyes
Dying stars burn the brightest.
Stay, so I can see.
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Author's note: There is that moment before you lose someone that burns into your memory. Perhaps it's their face, what they wore, what they said and the feeling you had when you were last with them that sticks with you. Then, little by little, they fade away and you are left with the fragmented echoes of who they once were, or who you wanted them to be.
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with this one - words cant say how this deeply touches me. Brilliant . In so few lines. Thank you
Magnificent!!!
I never knew that there was a term for it. Your poem was very emotional and the explanation was very insightful!
Very deep and moving. Love it.
That was beautiful to read! So many emotions packed into a few words. Well done!
Just beautiful, well done 👏
very nice
Gorgeous piece. Well done.
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Gorgeous.
Just, wow.