You walked in like you still knew

The shape of me in quiet rooms

But I’ve been learning how to breathe

Without waiting for your cues

You say you miss the way I cared

But never asked if I still do

You want my warmth, but not my truth

You love me like an old costume

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I’m your favorite ghost

Always near but never close

You only call me

When you’re feeling cold

I’m your favorite ghost

Not too bright, not too bold

You don’t need my heart

Just the echo it holds

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Your words fall soft but still deceive

I see the smile you never mean

You like me quiet, like a dream

That fades before it speaks

—

But I remember every tone

Every silence dressed as peace

You made a room inside your world

But never gave me keys

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I’m your favorite ghost

Haunting memories you chose

You only need me

When there’s no one else to know

I’m your favorite ghost

Hollow praise in borrowed notes

You don’t want my soul

Just the outline I wrote

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You used to see the fire in me

Now you just trace the smoke

I stood so still to please you

Now I’m learning how to go

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I was your favorite ghost

Till I finally let go

You’ll reach for silence

And find me whole

I was your favorite ghost

But I won’t float anymore

You won’t see my shadow

On your floor

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Not your favorite anymore…