Holidays aren't the same anymore.
The Christmas lights don't have that twinkle that they had before as a child. The house is quiet and christmas cheer is something unheard of.
See, when all your elders pass away, it seems as if the glue that once kept the family together has lost its stick.
What once was tight knit is now ripped and torn to shreds--strands and strings loosely hanging about--and we're supposed to sow and put it back together like nothing ever happened and that it will all be okay.
And I know that it will be, it's just that I'm not that great at sowing.
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'put it back together, like
nothing ever happened'
no dear poet, not like that
that's trying
to force the impossible
and maybe helps explain
the reasoning for your sombre theme
in this write..
instead, my I recommend
you simply, try
to find a reason for gifting yourself
a smile,
any reason, at all
then picture, how your loved ones
would have loved to share
that smile with you, but can't
and so
maybe you find, another smile
only this time
its for them, to smile
along
with you, so that you insure
they're never too far
from your side
be it in spirit or thought
just, try
to keep them close
and they will reward
your unbearable ache, at their loss
with memories, to celebrate
all those time's
you've shared life, by their side...
let happiness, find you
when the time is right
you just, survive
enjoy your meal
savour you glass of wine
celebrate witnessing
another Twilight, sublime
just the little thing
bit by bit,
that's all anyone, will ever ask of you
gifting yourself, a chance
to enjoy
those treasured little moments, in life
(thanks for sharing
and please forgive me
if you feel my words are insensitive or ignorant, to your suffering
I meant well'
Reading back on your reply all this time later and it does nothing but warm my heart. I hope all is well and I sincerely wish you the best. Your words brought me peace today dear friend.
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