Grief Hits Me In Waves

Grief hits me in waves, at unexpected times, knocking me into a wall.
Throwing me down stairs, kicking me into a ditch where I land on broken glass.
It rises up like a snake, biting me, or a bumble bee stinging me with meanness.
I am helpless and an orphan.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Hawkins Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 8:51 PM
But you still rise like the phoenix. Hope you are having a good weekend,Caren.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 7:23 PM
I sure do Shirley, I sure do!
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