Grief Poem by Mfonobong Nelson

The news? tis a shock to everyone
Yes to everyone who knew the one you loved so very much
It seems it's all a dream, a lie so big and large
You try so hard to convince yourself it's not true

Yesterday's memories fill your mind
Moments of joy, happiness, moments so lovely and great
You try so hard to hide your tears and pain
oblivion to you seems to be the best way out

The world must stand still, tis what you think
The whole world should acknowledge your loss and pain
It pains you to see that life goes on and on
The earth still rotates day and revolves by day

The days and years and years have come and gone
people are moving on, some so slow, some so fast
No one remembers that you lost one so dear
Well no one except you