That We Were Here

That We Were Here

We want you
to remember
that we were here—
that we lived—
that we struggled—
that we loved—

to see
that we left something of
our truest selves behind,
before we passed—

to know
that we are in your blood,
your memory,
your breath—
that we are in the very air you breathe—

that we did so much more
than just exist;
we built a world
where you could stand
and lay a firm foundation
for those we’ll never see.

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