The day dawned anew And the birds started singing. They must not yet Have heard of your passing. The sound of children's laughter Rang through the air, Chilling me to my bones. The mundanity of other's lives Washed over me, Turning my blood to ice. I couldn't understand How their lives ticked on As normal After you had gone. The sun, bright in the sky, Made a mockery of my grief. Life goes on? Lucky for them. Not for me.