time ticks by
people stop asking, stop checking in
life carries on
but grief,
grief stays
he tickles at your throat
stings behind your eyes
subtle reminders of loss
memories of what could have been
a shocking pain
that cuts so deep -
your inhale catches
he rises with the sun
some days
lingers with the falling night
on others
often quiet
rarely screaming
he just wants your attention
wants you to not forget
the lessons
the heartache
the love that once was
so let him in
pour him a cup of tea
embrace his sorrows
let him be
Grief Stays