
Silent killer,
invisible threat,
wrapped around my heart
like an all-consuming net.
Tugging, squeezing,
barely able to breathe,
this is the reason
why I endlessly grieve.
The elephant in the room
gets heavier on my heart,
feels like my insides
are being ripped apart.
Loss is a thing
I cannot seem to bear;
still, the weight of it
follows me everywhere.
© 2022 Michelle Cook
Photo credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/waterdrop-grief-trauerkarte-4447343/
So beautifully written
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Thank you ❤️
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It’s my pleasure. Hope to have more interactions with you
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🙂
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❤️
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Oh! you poor thing.
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lol… oh I’m fine. Nothing ever keeps me down for long. ❤️
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I’m living your poetry. It is so palpable. ❤
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❤️
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So sad…
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Thankfully the sad days don’t outnumber the good. I always have to remember that when I’m having one of them. ❤️
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Sending love ❤️
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Thank you… ❤️
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not sure my comment I had written went through? Can you check your spam?
I loved this powerful piece Michele. Such a well done poem.. are you ok? No H.A. I hope!! 💗
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Sorry… it took me forever to get to approving my comments. I’ve just been in such a weary mood that I didn’t have the energy to even check to see what anyone had said. I’m doing better today though. I think we all just need time to grieve sometimes. You’re always so sweet to check in on me.❤️
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Not a worry my dear friend!! You are an angel and even they get down sometimes so it’s ok. Be gentle with yourself while you get your energy back and make your way back to the page. You were missed. Hugs and love!!!!❤️💞
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Thank you, Cindy. You always know how to make me feel better. ❤️
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awwww that’s so good to know.. xoxoxoxoxo❤️
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Totally relate ❤
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I’m sorry for that ❤️
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Me too 💖
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oh wow Michelle this is so sad and I’m sending you love. so well written my friend❣️
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Thank you Cindy, today is a much better day.❤️
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I’m so glad to know that dear friend! Continue to take good care! ❤️
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You too! ❤️
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Thanks so much!
💞
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Wonderful writing
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Thank you… ❤️
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You’re welcome😀
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With a tear in my eye, I managed a smile
“The elephant in the room
gets heavier on my heart”
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Thank you, Ivor, you always understand me so well.❤️
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You’re welcome Michelle
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Heartfelt letters bearing the weight of existence.
Fraternal greetings.
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Thank you… ❤️
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🤗😀🤗
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