The Day Only the Shadow of Words Was Left Behind

Airnote  ·  Kanna  ·  Jul 3, 2025

What couldn't be said stayed behind on the seat, like a shadow. Words no one could say don't disappear — they sit down. Still holding their shape.

I wondered, if some stranger came and sat right over that shadow, what would happen to my fire.

But no one came. So the shadow just stayed there, sitting — and I only sat with it, watching.