Grief is a quiet thing
Deadly in repose.
A raging horror, a thunder of abuse.
Raucous - Demanding - Incomprehensible -
Tearing all that one has ever loved.
Hopeless,Forlorn,Fear-ridden and misunderstood;
Ceasing a moment, and through the years,
Returning...to destroy.
To rageTo curse all that is happy - Or contented,Or trusting.
To threaten every beauty that is true.Grief?
It's a quiet thing.-
Melba Colgrove, from How to Survive the Loss of a Love
