Tag Archives: Grief

One More Day

Posted on July 24, 2013 by itwillneverhappen2me

The weight of her sorrow is heavy Sun shining outside window an insult to her pain One moment she floats toward her dreams Next chains anchor her to pain chaffing her delicate skin Up the down staircase Continually fighting her … Continue reading →

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Where the Hell are my Rose colored glasses?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by itwillneverhappen2me

I quit my job. It’s a pattern of mine. There’s no denying it. Every two years or so I quit my job for one reason or another. It wasn’t a big deal in the past as I was married to … Continue reading →

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Last Day On Earth

Posted on July 11, 2013 by itwillneverhappen2me

“You told me you would never leave me.” She said quietly But he did. She reminded him of the commitment he’d made to her. Not just on their wedding day; one he repeated many times over the following years. He … Continue reading →

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No Wise Words Ever Stopped the Bleeding

Posted on July 10, 2013 by itwillneverhappen2me

I observed a man interrupt a woman sharing her grief from the recent loss of her mother with a platitude. Immediately the woman became quiet. Withdrawn. The man appeared pleased. He thought he had helped. I have seen this happen … Continue reading →

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Missing You

Posted on June 25, 2013 by itwillneverhappen2me

I miss the touch of your skin. I miss knowing that you were mine and I was yours. I miss that certainty I felt in our coupledom. I miss the routine of our Saturday errands and lunch after. I miss … Continue reading →

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