Grief, My Friend
I first met grief on that fateful day.
She sat down next to me
and said she would stay.
Through days and nights
in a fog of tears
Grief held my hand,
and calmed my fears.
In the moments I felt
it was too much to bear,
Grief said, it's okay
it just means you care.
I woke up waiting expectantly.
Grief came every day
to check on me.
She brought over memories
for me to see.
Both good and bad,
I wept bitterly.
She put the memories
back in the box.
And said I could have them forever
if I want.
The next week she only
came over twice.
To see how I was faring
and give some advice.
Go take a long walk outside,
The fresh air will help you,
there's no need to hide.
She left quite suddenly
when I began to walk.
I thought it strange she didn't
stay and talk.
I breathed in the sights
and the smells of nature,
The breeze, tickled pine trees
and rustled fallen leaves.
I felt myself smile
for the first time in centuries.
Later that night
in the dark of my dreams
I woke up to find
grief comforting me.
It's ok she said,
to remember what it was like,
When you still had them
by your side.
A week went by
and grief did not come.
Maybe she was busy
seeing another someone.
She popped into see me
quite a few days later
I told her I was in a hurry
I only had a moment.
That's all you need my dear
be on your way my friend.
We had our monthly
Chats over tea.
I would sob and sob
Over the memories.
Every time she would go to leave
I would ask her,
Please, will you walk with me?
The invite is very sweet, to be sure.
But I think that you'll find
Once I'm out of sight
The world around you
Is incredibly bright.
It was a long time
before I saw her again.
From across the street
she gave me a wave.
As we passed on our walks
Going different ways.
Now and again
I catch a glimpse of Grief.
I feel a small sense of relief
That I don't need her as much
And I'm ok that we're out of touch.
No longer close friend like we once were.
But I'll never forget her ,that is for sure.