On Losing A Loved One...
Death REALLY sucks
Though it's part of all life
It happens to everyone
Nobody gets it "right"
Like the parts in a play
All creatures are cast
Some lives are just short
And end really fast
Others last decades
Deeper relationships formed
But a loss is a loss
There really is NO "normal"
Platitudes are given
To make others feel better
Like their words will end the grief
Make the griever return to the
latter
Life they were living
Before the grief struck
While all they're feeling
Is like hit by a truck
Just back off, let them be
Their "normal" is gone
They're making their way
Sometimes, it takes longer
Than others to get back
Just follow THEIR lead
If they ask you, back off
Give them what THEY need
There's a reason no manual
Because feelings can't be roped
You can't just wash them away
With water and soap
They ALL have to be felt
For healing to be complete
No matter what YOU'VE gone thru
You're NOT in THEIR seat
When they need you, or ready
To return to their lives
Just be open, and ready
To eat, or take drives
If you doubt they still love you
This might be a good time
To check YOUR priorities
And figure out why
They're in your life in the first place
Is it to be needed by you?
Because YOU need to see their face?
This time in their lives is NOT about you
If you need to feel needed
This person isn't it
So please leave them be
Til they figure out where they fit!!!
Connie R Jordan... 080718
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