Exorbitant Grief Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Light befalls these eyes and seeps gently through this
heart into it's very soul, strumming heartily, memories
of the past.

Not wanting to see the images, pushing them away, yet
feelings and emotions are touched and an everlasting
sadness appears.

It constantly betrays me in respite, causing an emptiness
which opens ever wider every time.

Trying to touch it, but can never reach far enough within,
staying clear and protecting me from it's exorbitant grief.

Knowing it can be handled better, wanting to eliminate it,
striving to rope and bring it closer.

Failing every attempt, continually doing my best to rein
it in, dealing with it whatever way I can, whatever way
is best for me.