Goodbye

 

As I say goodbye to the deceased,

I, also, say goodbye to, some of,

the living...

because, I realize certain behaviors

are, too, cruel

and unforgiving.

No matter their reasons 

for why or how...

None of that, really, matters now.

She is gone.

She is in a peaceful sleep.

And, all, who loved her,

need to weep.

Whatever their issues,

they could’ve put them aside.

But, instead, they were bitter...

tried to cause a divide.

It wasn’t the time, and

It wasn’t the place...

they showed no shame,

it was such a disgrace.

Already suffering loss and pain,

none of us needed anymore strain.

We’re all experiencing feelings

of guilt and regret.

Cherished moments with our loved one,

we shall never forget.

In the past, I’d let it slide...

their bitter, angry, 

and, venomous sides.

But this display 

was really rough,

they went too far,

I’ve had enough.

Grieving and mourning, 

both, come in stages.

Everyone knows,

we can’t re-write the pages.

No matter what they felt,

No matter what they thought...

It wasn’t the time or place,

we were, all, distraught.

Saying my goodbyes

will come slowly, and, take time.

For this...

I know of no reason or rhyme.

We’ve suffered a loss,

from which we, all, need to heal.

She has gone, too soon,

It will be hard to deal.

My grief has, unfortunately,

hit a pause, and,

I’m not really sure,

but, I think, that’s because...

As I say goodbye to the deceased,

I, also, say goodbye to, some of,

the living...

because, I realize certain behaviors

are, too, cruel

and unforgiving.

                  

                     Written by:  Karyn Cotillo

                                          March 25, 2021

               Photo credit to: Viktor Talashuk