Theresa’s Story (Poem)

I see you now,

Your face turned away from me

And hidden in shadow.

You will be everywhere

As I move through this changed life,

The one I used to live with you.

The birds you rescued have fledged and flown the nest.

I am slowly getting the house organized.

When I go out, people ask where you’ve been.

Sometimes I still can’t bring myself to answer.

This grief is yet very raw.

I will survive, but I miss you so.