I could only see him
reflected on the window
of the parked vintage car
he was young
around seventeen
he always seemed to be there
where the accident
took place
no one put flowers on the curb
any longer
legend said
they did it for years
but people lost interest
after awhile
and besides
the flowers were just
a reminder
of what had taken place
they said
he died immediately
they said
he didn't suffer
they said
he had his whole life
ahead of him
but doesn't everyone
have their whole lives ahead of them
no matter how long or short
he doesn't seems to notice me
when I visit him
he stares forward
maybe waiting
for the car
that's on its way
to kill him
I wonder if he ever moves
the spot he stands in
I want to know
why he doesn't leave
go with his angel
or wherever most people go
when they leave this place
I want to know why he stays
maybe it is his choice to stay
I think about him
all the time
I haven't told anyone
that I can see him
I haven't told anyone
that I visit
and watch him
waiting
It's become an
obsession
yesterday
I thought he looked at me
but it was probably just
wishful thinking
I'm in love with him
I'm spending
all of my time watching him
and earlier today
I'm almost positive
he not only looked at me
but he smiled
I lowered my gaze quickly
and when I looked up
he was just staring
forward again
like he always does
but I'm almost sure
that I'm not losing my mind
he did look at me
and he did smile
maybe he's getting used to me
or after all this time
maybe he's able to feel that I'm here
I even though I heard him whisper
my name
but it was probably just the wind
still
it sounded as if he said
Amy
and now
it seems as if he's turning
toward ME
I'm so excited
and he's so gorgeous
he's holding out his hand
TO ME
oh my gosh
I'm reaching for him
and he's smiling at me
my heart is beating
so...fa...
my heart is beating
so...
it's okay Amy
it's time
you seem ready now
I've been waiting for you
I didn't want to leave
you here alone
after the accident
you were standing right next to me
and we died
together
don't you remember
any of it
I looked at my arms
and where my body
should have been
but I just saw wisps
of something
I'm dead
I thought
all this time
I've been dead
and he was my boyfriend
and he's been waiting for me
I love you
I said
I love you too
he said
grinning broadly
you waited for me
I did
shall we go
he asked
I nodded
took one more look around
and followed him into
the light
Photo: Maximillian Bungart
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