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I love the warmth of your smile
Waiting for the wind

Now is forever

July 28, 2022
Written by Jo Hansen

The realisation comes without warning.

There is no fanfare, 

No blinding epiphany.

Just a deep aching dawning

And final comprehension

That you will not return – 

That now

Is 

Forever. 

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