Grief Poem by Frances Ayers

Does anyone understand the pain that stings
Forever a part of her soul, which somehow clings
To every facet of her being, she pushes it away
But her tears keep coming, her grief always stays

She grasps for memories to soften the pain
Of a loss so difficult, she can not explain
For sorrow is personal, stamped on her soul
She hopes that tomorrow she will be whole

For she has heard that, spirits sometimes stay
Earthbound, to help the living find their way
She imagines his smile and comforting touch
A man for the ages, he is missed so much

Longingly, she recalls the days gone by
Of happier times, and she wonders why
Love's not enough to heal a broken heart
For only times' passage gives a brand new start