Your Absence is Everywhere Today - A Journey Through Grief 15

I opened my eyes and you were not on your side of the bed

I looked to your bureau, all of your things were there, but not you

I waited a moment just staring at the doorway waiting for you to walk in, but you didn’t

I walked to the bathroom where your toothbrush & shaving cream still sit, but you weren’t there

I proceeded down the stairs to the kitchen where you have your coffee, everything was in its place, but not you

I looked to your computer chair where you always checked your auctions, but it was empty

As my heart began to break I waited for your hug of reassurance, for your smile to make everything okay,

But your absence is everywhere today

~JMB