Bereavement is derived from ‘rievers’
those border bandits in Britain who terrorized and killed citizens
my grief continues to steal time
but who is more stealthy?
death or its afterthought
if death comes as a thief in the night
Then what is its wingman?
is grief the more charming criminal?
lingering, quiet
The companion to a life in limbo
Love the free-associative, connective nature of your sentences. Reads like thought stew, or the myriad of ways in which we might try to distract ourselves from the horror. Thanks for posting.
Thanks so much! Your observation is spot-on. I just discovered a few days ago the etymology of the word bereavement and thought of highwaymen. I am so grateful for your feedback.