good morning

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good morning.

i woke up and smiled, then reached out for you. when i hit the bed instead of your arm, i was brought back to this awful reality.
i grabbed an extra cup when making coffee. i sat in your seat at the table. i read the newspaper, just as you did.
i took a shower. the warm water made me feel as if you were wrapped around me instead.
i sat in front of the mirror for awhile. not really looking at myself, but rather the emptiness behind me. you would always watch me get ready, smiling as you admired all the things i did.

i miss your smile.
- e. rose

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