Grief is a wild creature
It sneaks into your life unexpectedly
Under cover of darkness
It tries to overpower the memories
The love
The joy.

Grief is a wild creature
It can’t be tamed
Only observed
Protect your heart
But understand that it’s okay
To fear the creature
It doesn’t want to hurt you
Only show you where you hurt.

Grief is a wild creature
It feeds on loss
But given time
It ceases growling
And finds a warm spot
Where it can work its magic
And let you begin to heal.