AFTER

nobody talks about
"after"

when the sympathy ends

when the calls stop coming
when grief is not new

how do you carry that
unbearable load?

now - now the loss is real
yours, yours alone

when you most need
someone to help

bear it




Poetry by Marie Cadavieco The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-01-26 at 12:57

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Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
I agree with Jim entirely. So well put. Blessings, Allen
2026-01-26


jim The PoetBay support member heart!
I think "bear it" says is all, says it perfectly.
2026-01-26


Albert Vynckier The PoetBay support member heart!
you are right jimmy

after 8: mint and chocolate
2026-01-26