Mourners Anger

How are you doing?
I say OK.
But OK is not an answer. 
It tells them Nothing. 
I want to tell them Nothing.
It is none of their damned business.
I actually don’t know how I am doing. 
I’m OK damn it!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Allison Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 11:23 AM
a poem i think many bereaved can relate to:-( well penned Errol:-) hugs jan xx
Lewis Iii Avatar
December 10, 2020 at 7:31 PM
We all just want to block ourselves from the world sometimes
Young Avatar
December 10, 2020 at 9:24 PM
You understood it.
Yokwe Avatar
December 9, 2020 at 12:49 PM
100% relatable!
Deremer Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 8:18 PM
Thank you for sharing your poem.
Young Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 10:23 AM
You are welcome
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