You’re right there
but you’re gone.
Imagining the future without you
takes magic out of the world
silences our laughter
slices out our hearts.
You’re right here,
but you’re gone.
Lost to us
at great cost to us
There isn’t enough chocolate* in the world
to assuage this agony, unrelenting.
You’re right here,
but our story is ending.
.
.
.
My colleagues and I are grieving the loss of a great leader. We will go on with the new again, of course. But sometimes, before you pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and pull it together, you need to wallow for a while in the emotions you’re feeling. Loss is painful. Change is scary. We’ll get through it, but accepting the grief is healthy, too.
*some people may wish to substitute a beverage, shoes, or other favoured ‘pick me up.’
Shawn L. Bird 
So true. Thank you.
Thanks for stopping by.
Not always can we let it go
although , it is already gone
it lingers on..and on..and on
like a trail of thoughts ..not right nor wrong
Ah. Just so.
sigh.
😥
So very sorry for your loss. What a gift to be able to process your grief into such loveliness. You create beautiful poetry, Shawn.
Thank you Kathryn.
Sorry for your loss, my friend. Your poem truly spoke to me as I am still grieving my mom…6 months this month.
Oh, My deepest condolences Oliana.
Thanks, I’m good, just a long process. Your poem was truly moving.
Thank you.
I was drawn to your poem. Yes, I agree, when in grief, writing your heart, or “wallow for awhile” helps to move the pain to pen. I am sorry to read of your loss. denise
Thanks, Denise.
Having endured true grief I know it takes time to heal, I am still waiting. My deepest sympathy Shawn.
Thanks. It’s just a change, but it’s also the death of a season of joy.
so true!
Thanks, Hollie!
Give yourself all the time you need to live through your emotions, to grow in light. This I learned firsthand, four years ago.
and spouses should not discount the emotions and tell the grieved to pull it together!
Poignant and heartfelt, indeed.
Thanks.
So sorry for your loss, I think everyone has their own way of dealing with grief but yours is the best.
That’s a nice thought. Thanks.
“When it comes to grief, the normal rules of exchange do not apply. Because grief transcends value. A man would give entire nations to lift grief off his heart and yet, you cannot buy anything with grief, because grief is worthless.” — Cormac McCarthy
Hmm.
Beautiful. And heartbreaking. And perfectly describes how my grandma still feels here, but I can’t just pick up the phone and call. Or ask for another hug. But the heart remembers, even as you wallow through your poetry.
I love how simply profound this is.
I’m sorry for your loss. *hug*
Thanks, Julia. My sympathies to you on the loss of your grandma.
You’re welcome 🙂 & thank you, Shawn ❤