Sister's Boyfriend.

No traces of you remain
In our home, your photos are removed from their frames, they are replaced with
Photos of the family dog
We dare not mention your name
In case it reminds her of the pain that your absence has caused
You were a brother to me, the brother that I never had until I met you
You helped me with my homework, you laughed at all of my jokes.
I had imagined being a bridesmaid at your wedding, a godmother to your sons.
And just like that, you are not here. We pretend to move on, and pretend that you never were.
I have no choice but to accept that I will never see you again.