Aftershock
Disjointed
thoughts.
Wallowing
in misery.
Memories
bring peace.
Momentary,
But
surrender to the emptiness.
Relentless
panic.
Can’t
think too much.
Focus
on nothingness.
It
allows a breath.
Really
want to go.
Can’t
stay much longer.
Without
knowing.
Cruel
pain,
Doesn’t
change with the season.
Lost.
And
it’s never going to be alright.
Robert Pegel
Robert Pegel is a father and husband who lost his only son four years ago. Calvin was 16 and died in his sleep of unknown causes. Robert turned to writing poetry in an effort to make sense of the unimaginable. He hopes his writing might serve as inspiration or help others process their loss and suffering. Robert graduated from Columbia University where he majored in English.
such a shock to the system that we must orient ourselves back to a life without a loved one. it can make us stronger and more self-reliant or rob us of our happiness. it's a choice.
ReplyDeleteYour poem does a perfect job of explaining the true reaction to grief. I am very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. I appreciate your comments greatly.
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