The pain of death

This was written because on the second of February my grandfather passed away and now a dear friend has lost her father, I realise my words won�t make things better but it was something I need to do�

Hatred fills the melting heart, the folly of hope now forgotten,

The ache of darkness, emptiness consuming,

Loss the only word, loss, the pain of death,

Can’t sleep, can’t eat, can’t think but to grieve…

 

Is the chance of love really worth it all?

 

Yet the phoenix takes to flight, souring thought the change,

Rebirth form fiery ashes, memories newly regained,

Joy in its highest endeavour, restocking the fires within,

Pain eases, doubt departs, and the memory of old times exceeds.  

 

 

 

Reviews

[Brandon Taylor-Black]

My condolences. My grandmother passed on the 9th February...
You've expressed your feelings amazingly with this write.
It's well thought out, honest and heartfelt.
Bravo on your courage, and I hope the future is beter for both you and your friend.

[JC Fox]

an emotional poem filled with wonderful imagery