Not a card from Hallmarks...

Comfort is
not a card from Hallmarks.
It's a nice gesture, tho.
But all too often,
it's the end.

Comfort is
a hug or a drop-in visit,
even months later.
Comfort is being allowed
to talk about it.

Comfort is
not always God,
or prayer.
It might be again
someday for some,
but not right away...
not for me.

Comfort is
a caring presence,
even months later.

Comfort is
you talking about him,
so I know
you don't pretend
he didn't exist.
.