Grief, don't stand near my bed tonight <br />I've had enough and more than I can bear <br />Last night was the worst: I could feel you <br />Watching me whilst silently standing there. <br /> <br />Now tell me, grief, are you friend or foe? <br />What is it about me that attracts you so? <br />Is it for my beauty, my wit or my fragility <br />That you stand there clothed in such simplicity? <br /> <br />You knew that yesterday was a hard day. <br />I had a certain difficult role to play; <br />Grief, as I suddenly felt you in my room <br />Ah! I actually felt the weight of your gloom. <br /> <br />Now I know that you are more than a presence; <br />I even think you sense my absence; <br />I almost think I'll wait for you tonight: <br />Grief, please do step into sight. <br /> <br />Copyright: Rani Turton<br /><br />Rani Turton<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/grief-43/
