The Gravity of Loss Brought Me To Earth

The gravity of loss brought me to earth Beneath the rotting leaves, I lay with worms. I wondered if I were of any worth No more to be enchanted by love’s mirth, I with unnamed particles was turned. The weight of loss bears down the heart to earth. I could not rise alone but saw a path While I slept new unity had formed I learned I need not think of what I’m worth My sorrow brought no guilt nor fear of wrath I am both eagle and a twisted worm In my little grave, I loved the earth. Like the adder, shocked into rebirth. I from silent underworld had learned Not to judge my soul to be of worth. I shall not fear the flames of hell that burn When blackness is accepted, may one learn? The weight of loss breaks down the soul to earth With dusty shredded leaves, we then converse