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The Library of Alexander

June 16, 2025 3 Comments

By Alyson Tait

Every memory of him is a picture taped inside a book. The tomes clutter some untouchable part of my brain, making a godsdamn library I no longer want.

Asleep, the me that misses him gains control, borrowing volume after volume of memories. I dream of an era where there was time for us; where a normal life loomed ahead.

When I wake, I burn whatever sleep had dredged back up. Vodka almost always does the trick, dulling the razor’s edge of his death. And my vision.

I, and my waves of anger, form a rebellion against the relentless grief of him.

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  1. Ellen Townsend says

    June 16, 2025 at 4:53 am

    Good story. Enjoyed it

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  2. Sharon Murphy says

    June 18, 2025 at 7:55 am

    Strong depiction of how powerful grief can be. Well done.

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  3. Ed Kratz says

    June 18, 2025 at 10:28 am

    Moving story. Does a wonderful job of showing grief.

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