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I Am Just A Ghost

Author: Shelby Egnew

I Am Just a Ghost is a hauntingly beautiful collection of poems that delves into the quiet, often unspoken corners of grief, trauma, and longing. With raw honesty and lyrical grace, the author explores what it means to live in the aftermath of loss—when dreams remain unfulfilled, words go unsaid, and the lives we once imagined for ourselves fade into shadow. These poems are not just about mourning what was lost, but about confronting the ghosts of what never came to be.

Through the metaphor of a phantom, the collection captures the sense of feeling invisible, adrift, or left behind—experiences many endure in silence. Whether it’s the ache of isolation, the sting of unhealed wounds, or the quiet yearning for a different ending, I Am Just a Ghost resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt like a stranger in their own life.

Yet within the sorrow, there is an ember of hope. These poems serve as a lifeline to those haunted by past pain, gently reminding them that they are not alone—that healing is not linear, and that it’s okay to carry ghosts, as long as we also seek the light.

This book is for anyone who has ever whispered to the darkness, wondering if they were heard. It’s a tribute to resilience, to the beauty in brokenness, and to the courage it takes to believe in a life beyond loss. Because even in the quietest moments, there is still a voice saying: you are not a ghost.

This book is available online and can be purchased at online bookstores.

I Am Just A Ghost by Shelby Egnew

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