Bereavement

L.R.A

 

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.

 

 

 

 

  • Author: L.R.A (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 24th, 2021 01:59
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Comments1

  • L. B. Mek

    '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'

    • L.R.A

      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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