We wake
Go about our day
And sleep
Lather
Rinse
Repeat
A steady rhythm
Then…
The unthinkable happens
Life shattering
The future is uncertain
Our mortality
Takes center stage
It’s mind-numbing
Depressing
And frightening
Why me?
Why now?
What did I do…
To deserve this?
The short answer
Is “nothing”
Life… happens
It’s indiscriminate
And cruel at times
It’s not fair
So be angry
And sad
You have that right
When calmness prevails
Take the time
To find your way
To rise to the challenge
To find peace
Companionship
Happiness
Love
And above all…
Closure
A necessary bookend
For a harrowing
Life experience
