What are phantoms made of?

stardust

memories

The mist from lava dropping into the ocean

ectoplasm

open doors

blowing curtains

words spoke softly

dim lamps with antique shades

beaded curtains

crackling branches

padded steps on a wood floor

lost loves

good advice, in retrospect

dappled forest light

letters

photographs

portraits

historic markers

a large single stone, out of place

regrets

a single light aimed at an object in a history museum

the human-shaped indentation in a mattress or pillow

a discarded book

a discarded musical instrument

his favorite song

her favorite song

his favorite psalm

her favorite psalm

long hallways

an empty house, filled with furniture

sleep paralysis

a child’s imaginary friend