I see him

All in my head.

That's what they all say.

But it's true, I see him

Standing in front of me

Smiling

Laughing

Holding me tight

Never letting me go

Never a day passes that he doesn't appear in my head

Constellations

A river, creek, or lake

Patterns in the carpet

His shadow behind every object

His voice whispering to me

Saying, "I will never leave you alone."

A good thing, too

He's the only one who doesn't.