The trouble with death is the mystery 

The trouble with death is love’s letting go

Photographs and history 

All that’s left

and that’s all we know


The trouble with death is unforgiving

The trouble with death is that chances slip by

Such a short time that we’re living

We barely have time 

to wonder why


Holding your hand

Touching your hair

To see your face and feel your breath

One more chance to clear the air…

    

The trouble with death is it comes so sudden

The trouble with death is the waiting game

Try to change it when it’s coming 

It chooses the time

just the same


The trouble with death is the leaving 

The trouble with death is a whole lot of pain

The people who stay to do the grieving 

Wishing and praying 

they’ll see you again


Banner image credit: Dennis P, pixabay.com