The Darkest Words
Always start off the same
I don’t blame them
I wouldn’t know

There’s something about the weather
Or maybe
I’m sorry for your loss
Or
How’s everyone handling it?

It.

Reminded me
of a time when you were close
when you laughed and smiled open faced with joy
that time on the beach when—Stop
Time to hold on to this.

I can’t. It’s empty. Nothing.
A muted scene scrolled before me
You’re missing but not gone
I’ve lost something
I can never gain.

Back—I try to think of what you looked like.
It's strange I cant see you
cant hear you –I miss the sound
Of your voice?
How you said my name?

Your face is pale, skin is loose.
Solid—but not whole.
This isn’t you.
You left this behind.
Not me. Not us.

I know you’re here

All that’s left to say
I haven’t said before
Never seemed right
The darkest words with the brightest of meaning

Something simple.

Move on—take care.

Someday

I’ll be there.