A Crumbling Ledge

as i laid a single red rose upon her coffin

the freezing snow seemed to pierce through my suit

with the intent of reaching my quickly numbing heart

before attending a funeral, i never understood the phrase

“a deafening silence”

now i do

the silence began to scream in my ears

a painful ringing sensation

grammy snatched by the claws of cancer

scanning the sky i searched for an answer

i stood at the edge of the endless void

a crumbling ledge

crumbling

down

missing her crystal blue eyes

and warmth-filled smile

 

later that night i looked around

at my friends and family

and my heart began to thaw

slowly escaping grief and fear’s piercing maw

life can be cruel and memories can pass you by

we take certain things for granted

places

pets

people

i learned to not be crippled by the grief of losing someone

but rather to celebrate their memory

to enjoy every moment spent with those i love

life is meant to be lived

cherished

and filled with love

 

This poem is about: 
Me
My family
Our world

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