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The Empty Tissue Box

My heart was in such pain I felt like I was going to go insane I just don't know what to do And my eyes full of tears that distort my view I fell to my knees and felt the urge My muscle tighten and pin needles struck me like a surge My body was warm and with feelings so confused My mind felt sadness had fused I could not conquer my fears I just sat down and fell into tears When some close to you passes on It felt like a warmth has gone So I raised my hand towards a box that was empty with no tissue I first was embarrass and had a little bit of issue All my friends hugged me and said sorry for your loss So now I cry in my bed and toss April 14, 2013

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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