Away It Flew

This is about the five stages of grief, ending with acceptance. I would greatly appreciate any comments. Thanks.

So many nights, I’ve lied awake.
Not sure how much more I could take
So consumed by your untimely death
I scarcely found my breath.

I prayed to God to mend my everlasting sorrow.
No matter how hard I prayed, my heart was still hollow.
I grew weary of always being asked "What’s the matter?"
Didn’t they know my heart had just been shattered?

I’ve missed our long walks.
I’ve missed our midnight talks.
So many tears have rolled down my cheek.
So many days, I could barely speak.

As time has passed, I have found
That you never left me, that you’re still around
I saw a sign today that surely was for me.
Chirping away on your beloved alder tree

Away it flew, into a silvery cloud
Reminding me of your enduring love
Away it flew, and I cried out loud
On the wings of a heavenly dove

By Don Winslow
Published: 6/4/2007

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