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Behind me was the cliff,
The place where Caelan's ashes were scattered.
I had suggested bringing him back home for burial.
But this was his final wish,
To have his ashes spread over the ocean.
Since I couldn't take you home,
Let me follow you instead.
The icy seawater chilled me to the bone, and in my daze, I could almost see you smiling at me.
Just like when I first saw you over a decade ago.