Wednesday, June 21, 2017

A Word on Wednesday: Grief

Grief

Grief, a noun
An unfortunate outcome,
A disaster.

Grief, a noun
Deep distress,
Caused by bereavement

Grief, a noun
Do I sit in its sadness?
Envelope thy self in sorrow?

Grief, a noun
Do I screech at the injustice?
Curse the taker of life?

Grief, a noun
Do I deny this final reality?
Seek an explanation?

Grief, a noun
Do I ignore its burden?
Turn away from acceptance?

Grief, a noun
Do I beg for reprieve?
Request peace in exchange?

Grief, a noun
A process,
omnipresent.