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Your Grave

I've never yet become so brave
                      To come and visit at your grave
                      Though in times past sweet gifts
                         I brought, for you, for love, 
                             And not for naught
                               Armloads of the   
                              Brightest flowers
                                I'd call, or visit
                                  Hours...ours

                          But then they laid you
                               Down to sleep
                                 And prayed
                                  The Lord
                                  Your soul
                                   To keep
                              
                      I cannot say I was unfeeling
                            For your death......
                                      has
                              Left me reeling
                                 And yet.....
                                 I've never
                             Been that brave
                               To come and
                                Visit at your
                                    Grave

Copyright © Bj Legros Kelley | Year Posted 2022

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Bill Baker Date: 10/8/2022 11:32:00 PM Those that have passed, know our hearts and how we express the loss we feel is personal ... no right or wrong way to show grief or love. Thanks for sharing thoughts that may help others through your poetry, BJ. Blessings, Bill Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 10/18/2022 6:53:00 PM Thank you for your visit Bill, and for the encouraging words. This has been a very difficult loss for me, I can't seem to shake it. I'm not that brave and strong in this scenario. But if it does help others not to feel alone in what I am feeling, I am comforted, and I hope it helps someone. It's really difficult.

Arlo Parker Date: 10/5/2022 10:56:00 AM Poignant and innocent truth. Death is difficult and dealt with in each his own way. Visits don't make you a better person. No guilt allowed. :o/ Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 10/18/2022 6:45:00 PM Thank you Arlo, I'd rather remember the life, but it is harder than anything to go to that cemetery and stand above that grave. I really appreciate your visit and comment, thank you so much.