Empty Feelings Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Silent rhythms playing in dreams of sleep, soothing hearts
and minds who have lost loved ones during this Christmas
season.

Tears falling, streaming down their faces like silver tinsel
on the tree, an empty feeling taking their minds and hearts
away from Christmas cheer.

Unable to muster joy in this time of heartache and brokenness,
others consoling, giving words of consolation, offering pray-
ers.


All empty gestures to the one grieving and lost upon a darkened
lonely island far from the ones that held them in their hearts,
wondering now what will become of them without the love they
have known all their lives.