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Feb 13
poem
fran.cesca

ghost.

i saw a ghost last night when i was asleep. 

he walked up to me like it was nothing. didn’t talk at first. 

just side by side steps through an old empty school hallway

crooked glasses. hands ink-stained. 

it was so familiar. i was too shocked to speak. he asked what was wrong. 

i laughed. 

nothing, 
i told him. everything’s fine. 
it’s been a while since i’ve meant that. 

we turned a corner 

i opened my eyes. 

it was
just a ghost, that’s all.
 
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Posted: 02.13.19
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  1. ShanRippWriting
    Feb 14, 2019

    I really love this! The beginning line captivated me right away!

    Shannon Ripp

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  1. fran.cesca
    Feb 14, 2019

    Thank you!

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