a gift

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buy a tea for ra

I’ve gotten really good at missing people.

I keep the masterpiece of them painted on the inside my eyelids, and they barely ever drip down as tears. I tuck the manuscript of them just under my skin, and they barely ever break through as goosebumps.

I isolate myself with the reasons I love them, and they keep me warm. I light myself with the reasons they loved me, and it keeps me bright.

I’ve gotten really good at missing people.

16 responses to “a gift”

  1. may hem Avatar
    may hem

    You’ve spun straw into gold again, beautiful

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    1. rarasaur Avatar

      So kind. Thank you 🙂

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  2. christinamckinstry Avatar

    Gorgeous descriptions.

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    1. rarasaur Avatar

      A microwrite, 🙂 but thank you ❤

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  3. grannyK Avatar

    You have such talent!

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    1. rarasaur Avatar

      🙂 Thank you

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  4. dawnkinster Avatar

    Beautiful writing. Once, not so many years ago I had similar thoughts, I felt I was really good at grief. It seemed there was so much. Now it’s quieter, but I’m still really good at it. And missing people, for sure missing people. Hugs to you, glad you can keep them inside with you, there is comfort in that.

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    1. rarasaur Avatar

      I’m glad you know a similar comfort, though I’m sorry you have had reason to learn the skill. *hugs*

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    1. rarasaur Avatar

      Much love ❤ ❤ ❤

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  5. ridicuryder Avatar

    RaRa,

    We feel like you’re semi-woven into our DNA. It’s only possible to miss you partially. 😉

    RR

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    1. rarasaur Avatar

      Totally reasonable. 😀 Much love. ❤

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  6. Vanessence Avatar

    Me too. Grief is a familiar friend.

    It’s no surprise you are so bright, as I know so many people love you. ❤

    xoxox

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    1. rarasaur Avatar

      ♥️♥️♥️

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  7. Merbear74 Avatar
    Merbear74

    Ditto. ❤

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  8. Outside Perception Avatar

Rawr?