Grief Crashed

Grief crashed upon the shore

The wind blew with wickedness

The waves swept me off my feet

And the cross current sucked me in.

Tumbling turning beneath salty shore

The sand scraped my skin raw

A piece of me said swallow and drown

Instead I stood upon murky ground

She said she couldn’t teach me about grief

Because the reality cannot be preached

But now I had to grow wings and fly

Above regrets, guilt, and denial

How can I grow wings I sobbed

My heart is bitter, my emotions dark

I feel as if I have been robbed

My bonny prince is all I want

She grabbed my hand and pulled me out

She said I had to release my doubts

Live for him if you must

Help another in their hurt

Time passes as quickly as a lightning bolt

And memories I have to coax

Of a laughing lad reaching for the sky

Above me now, in the light.

I’ll never forget the life he led

And I strive for goodness for myself

My voice has strengthened, and I believe

I have grown bonny blue wings.