Rest In Peace

another Sunday afternoon,

I would love for you to stay, 

do you have to go so soon?

the bell tolls ring for 

a name and a memory

watching from a distance as an outsider 

has the same appeal as a mercenary

for a writer that wants to know the story, 

for an artist who wants to share their coloring

we all grieve differently, 

it's a process of suffering

your feelings are valid no 

matter how minor or severe

whatever the case may be, 

it's justly your greatest fear

this service held today is devoted to our 

loves had that have since been lost

for the mistakes made that’ve since been taught,

for the barriers that we've since left uncrossed

I know how hard it can be to exist, but 

you're strong enough to get through this

- Leah Rae