Grief

When my mother died, I failed to cry

I had long prepared, to say goodbye

It was cancer that, took her away

Not a thing to do, to make her stay

My heart in pieces, but still no tear

I’d give anything, to have her here

I build up my walls, to protect her

They stayed far too long, would not wither

Time heals all wounds, or so they say

A bit of patience, to find my way

The vast emptiness, she left behind

A way to fill it, I’d have to find

It finally came, out of the blue

I fell to my knees, the tears were true

And embraced my grief, released my pain

I still miss you mom, that will remain