Absence

I never needed a spirit world-

His absence is felt in every space.

Ephemeral but vivid, I see him in the mirror.

Is it okay to enjoy things?

Small things I like vanish.

Games we played, I can’t play without him.

Occasionally I feel I’m not alone.

No corner of this house is without memories.

Empty room; inexplicably locked from the inside.

-until now.