He has died.
And the burden is heavy
It makes you weary
But you soldier on with grace and kindness
Others could not be so
They would be angry, bitter, resentful
Lashing out at those closest

But not you my darling

An awesome mountain
Constant, firm and still amidst the chaos
You love. You forgive. You see the good. Always.
Others are drawn to you
And you listen to their pain and fear
Soothing troubled hearts with your calming voice and gentle embrace
You give them strength

But it makes you weary

I see the shadows on your face
Your smile ever so slightly weakened
I hear you catch your breath and sigh deeply
A flicker of sadness in your beautiful, kind eyes
The grief you can’t yet allow
But in time.
When it is meant to be so

How my heart aches to see you in this moment.
Come now, my darling and rest your weary head upon my shoulder.
Let me wrap you up in my love