A abrupt fall,
into sadness,
another lost soul,
gone away.

A long buildup,
had occurred,
the outcome
pre-determined,

When death rears,
its ugly head,
now anticipation,
no more.

Sadness lingers on,
with little respite.
Check your emotions,
staying in control.

It doesn't work,
that way, not now,
can't you,
understand how?

Lonely are those,
who shelter in place,
without the benefit
of seeing a new face.

Go into hiding.
Don't get involved.
Stay in your room,
a mystery unsolved.

I think of you,
the sound of your voice,
your sweet smile,
as I rejoice.

Your thoughtfulness,
your cheery hello,
dismisses my loneliness,
from high down to low.

A re-print

For your pleasure

Just plain drinking, 6 years ago

Written for My Beloved, 6 years ago.

Why do you cry?
Why are you sad?
I lost the best friend,
I have ever had.

Someday, I want to,
live for myself and
travel some more,
across this great land.

You had a great life,
be thankful for that.
(I don't know, will
that bring her back?)

Why are you sad?
She's in a better place now.
I know this isn't true but I
understand she isn't suffering.

I still mourn,
what else can I do?
I love my wife, my partner and
best friend too.

I know the reason,
but I don't understand,
why it had to end this way.

Words which crawl
or fly by
a page,
go awry!

Standing in the corner,
your hat upon your head.
Why do you stay away?
Did you think I had fled?

Alongside me you came.
You left me, like a Lord,
saying nothing,
not even a single word.

How can I explain,
if I don't know you?
Not knowing where to be,
where to go, what to do.