when we dieand the earth ceases to existand the universe is stripped awayi hope our souls are intertwined so thateven in the next lifei'll still get to witness your beautyembrace your touchlanguish in your presencethat's all I'll ever need
The poet asked for: people who love so much it burns
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Nadia Osei24 October 2026
I love that this isn't scared of death at all, just hopeful. "Even in the next life" is such a comforting thought. This one felt really peaceful to read.