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Gone

An entry for the Moment of Silence Acrostic Challenge

By Rachel DeemingPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Gone
Photo by Luke Brugger on Unsplash

Suddenly, you are gone:

I have all the time in the world!

Like a lightning bolt that shocks, your absence

Enters me and shakes me to my maternal core.

No requests; no rides; no restrictions; all relaxation.

Come back. Please. Sometimes.

Empty nests are sharp, draughty places.

Acrostic

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Rachel Deeming

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    Written by Rachel Deeming