A Sense of loss

How can you lose what is still here

Can they be gone when they are near

Why is my heart filled with such fear

A crushing hurt for one who is so dear

A sense of loss that starts with a tear

A sense of dread makes my world drear

I am not able to go there I must stay here

Overwhelmed by a heart overflowing fear

But I cannot stay and not be faced here

For if there is to be hope I must face fear

I must go to the one who I do hold so dear

Face the sense of loss and release my tear

October 3, 2006