You could read the anguish
in their empty eyes.
The stabbing pain of grief
penetrated deep into their hearts.
They felt abandoned and alone
in a barren desert,
deserted by the death of a loved one.
For years
of pointless days
and vacuous nights,
the inexplicable loss
lingered on the edge
of their depleted lives
as they carried the burden
of a suffering love.
But eventually,
with the gentle
passage of time,
fortified by their faith,
by the comfort and support
of family and friends,
their hollow hearts
were filled with the peace
of understanding and acceptance.
© 2023 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations: Mud Matters Studio ~ Kimberlee Matheny ~ Ceramic Artist
