Miss Grief

Oh Miss Grief, you are such an insidious friend
When I am weak and crawling on my knees, you appear at my most vulnerable moments

Was it the first tear, that called you out from the shadows
could you taste the moisture in such a parched and sterile world

Was it the look on my face when my pale skin, reflected the moonlight
or the gravity of my trembling hand, that awoke you from your restless slumber

Oh Miss Grief, I tried to divert all the energy I had away from your hollow call
My heartache ensued, and your touch was sublime

I shut my eyes and waited for the moment,
You were there touching my soul, listing to the beat of my heart, as I waited

I heard your footsteps on the floor of creaking destiny
I wondered if you would console me

I closed my eyes and waited,
Oh Miss Grief, thank you for meeting me once again
that I may tell the world, you cared
Knowing I was never alone

February 3, 2016
Carl Meadows