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Ghosts

Unstated
Just below the surface —
Expectation
Hopes and desires that
Near or far, now or later
Another — someone — might think and act

To please, comfort, and benefit me
To complete and understand me

And if not another
I would act in ways
To fulfil, enhance, redeem
And complete me

In longing and dismay
Moments slip by
Pledges are broken

Ghosts remain hungry

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