LOSS

Tears shed and emotions well
a recent bereavement so close
to the surface
a casual comment
a trigger a key
to unresolved emotion
reaching out silent
eyes reflecting
controlled emotion

welcoming hugs
lingering welcomed
gaining strength
taking succour
receiving
willing
wanting
needing

gradual slow repreive
not forgetting
beginning to accept
change and loss
loving still
but different
all together