2      Alone

 

There’s no one listening

To see if you are well

To see if you need something

There’s no one here to tell

 

The dog will ask for treats

And maybe hug you close

Sometimes you see a smile

But not the one  you lost

 

Soon they all stop asking

To know just how you feel

All ramble on about themselves

Afraid that grief stays real

 

When you know this happens

You simply must forgive

You look for those people

Who keep managing to live

 

A different empty nester

Just your voice that sings

The other sadly left this nest

On soft angelic wings