Grief

In the depths of grief, we find A force that shapes the heart and mind It can drive us to extremes untold Leaving us in a world so cold To escape the pain, we push away Those who care, who want to stay Isolation becomes our shield To protect the wounds that never healed Grief, a power both dark and bright It can lead us to the darkest night Or guide us to a place of peace Where healing starts and pain may cease When we let it out, it sets us free To embrace the pain, to let it be But when we hide behind a facade Grief becomes a weight, a heavy rod So let it flow, let it be expressed For in its release, we can find rest Grief, a force that tests our will But in its embrace, we find strength still