Loss

Tragedy doesn’t always come with a bang,
Sometimes it sneaks up on us
Made all the more powerful with the loss of hope
Which had helped us survive
The uncertain times
And sometimes, it shows up
Unflinching, unmoving,
Gut wrenching,
But there.
Yet, we survive- despite the loss, despite the pain,
We eventually nay even thrive-
Despite that small empty seat beside.

Author’s Note: Just some thoughts I was dancing with this past week.