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"The Way We Faded" by Susan Sim

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May 15th, 2026

The Way We Faded

by Susan Sim

We were a soft beginning,
Two quiet sparks finding each other
Before we understood what it meant to burn.
You were warm as an early morning,
And I trusted us
The way flowers trust spring to return.
But seasons shift.
Your voice drifted away —
Still a beautiful song,
Just no longer meant for me.
It hurt —
But the ache has softened now.
Even a temporary love
Can leave behind a lasting light.
Some things shine
Only long enough
To help us see the road ahead.

About the Poet
Susan Sim resides in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada.
Read the poet's biography and Young Poets World publications on Susan Sim's Artist Page.

Young Poets Collection
This poem is also featured in Young Poets Collection #2, published in the Young Poets World Library.

Keywords: temporary love, road ahead

Previously published in Young Poets 13 to 15:
Love: By the One Who's Never Fallen in Love
by Vaani Gupta

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