Christmas lights are a little dimmer this year

I know on the outside strong is how I appear

But Grief has followed me this year with a vengeance

When I’m in crowded rooms I see him in attendance

I held in these tears I wanted to shed

Layed in bed trying to hold it together

Don’t want my family to see me break down so I weather the storm.

I put a smile on my face that’s laced with pain and held ...

The revelation or reality is sometimes troubling

Though unsettling it can be humbling

One thing about losses we begin to appreciate the wins

The holy would never be holy if it wasn’t for sins

You can’t know happiness without feeling pain

How can you enjoy the sunshine without knowing rain

I know the bad days can weigh heavy on your soul

But it reminds us of what makes us whole

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