however grand the life
death is never far––
why do some of the finest
& kindest among us in this world
suffer so?
why have their hearts been
torn out of their lives––
once,
and then again &
again?
we do not understand.
death of a loved one
is the catastrophe we
most fear
how does a flickering human
soul transform grief
into nobility?
step by trembling step.
show us how to keep
going––
teach us how to carry-
on
be strong
be brave
hold back, just for now,
the tears
every step honors the
dead––
every step brings
dignity to the living
step-by-step following
the heartbeat