Like a Shadow

I dream of peach colored roses, my favorite kind Only to brighten this solemn place This sad day Makes me think of black birds calling At a friend’s grave When I could not fly like them Only weep tears onto frozen ground A cold, cold place Why think of this now? Because sadness merges with memories Memories merge with grief That keeps a strong hold On the soul through time No matter how many goodbye's are said Or how many thankyou’s when it’s too late A black hole like the black bird remains Accepted like a shadow you can’t escape It always returns Ironically when the sun shines It follows my steps with every goodbye Today, tomorrow, forever Heidi Sands 6/1/17