Grief

Grief comes in so many forms
But do we recognise
the longings
the cravings
the loneliness

Grief stops us in our tracks
If it springs a surprise
stealing
halting
killing

Grief affects in different ways
And our reactions show
weeping
laughing
holding

Grief takes time to work through
Hugs, cards, words may help
the mourning
adjusting
moving on

But grief affects us differently
And so we adjust
in our own way
in our own time
in our own space