What They Took Away
When the song ended, the letter’s final words echoed:
“I can’t make this easier. Only honest. Love each other loudly. And when you think of me, don’t whisper. Turn it up.”
The straps tightened. Flowers fell like slow confetti. No one shouted, no one called the police. People embraced who hadn’t spoken in years. Donations started before they even left the cemetery.
