Listen

Hard to think about.

Harder to talk about.

Easy to avoid.

Easier to wish didn't happen.

Loneliness, even in a crowd.

Irritable among peace.

Motivation?

If only I could explain.

If only people knew.

But I can't.

And they won't.

Unless it happens to them.

And I hope it doesn't.

So I think about it, talk about it,

even though I want to avoid it and wish it didn't happen.

Are you listening?

Please tell me. I need to know.

About the Author
Kari is a writer, musician, teacher, wife and mother of her three year old son and three month old daughter. Her father and grandfather passed away within five months of each other a few years ago, both from glioblastoma brain cancer. And more recently she lost her mother-in-law to mesothelioma lung cancer. She finds solace in her faith, family and friends, and her writing. She also blogs at smallpiecesofjoy.wordpress.com.
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