Composed Desire

Composed Desire

Dear big bro,

I am having a hard time.

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Umi
Jan 26, 2026
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I don’t talk about Kadek very often, not because he isn’t important, but because saying his name still rearranges something in my chest. He existed in a way that didn’t demand to be remembered, which somehow makes remembering him heavier. He gave quietly. He hoped without spectacle. He loved in a way that never asked for proof.

He bought me a dream catch…

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