I Howl
In Desperation
Through the darkness
Before I slumber
I hear the echo of your heart beat
And I howl
I feel the wispy breeze of your breath
At the back of my neck
And I howl
I feel your strong arms wrap around me
Like they always did
To keep me safe
But it is an illusion
Borne out of denial
And I howl
I howl in desperation
I howl out to the moon
Flickering its unholy light upon our bed
Where it used to illuminate our love
A love we swore would never die
But you did
You died
I howl against the loneliness
I howl against the grief
I howl against the longing
I howl in anger that you left me
I howl
- Julie O'Hara 2023
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