Grief is a thief,
stealing joy, creativity, life.  

Grief is a trickster,
lying in wait,
everchanging and evolving,  

Grief is a rollercoaster,
ascending to the heights of memory
and diving to the depths of despair.   

Grief is a blanket,
covering all with its darkness;
creating protection
from the world of the living.  

Grief is required,
a reminder of the depths of love,
the beauty of friendship,
the sanctity of life.