Moments

Death
Sudden release
Followed by startled grief
Most deeply felt
In waves
Calm
Release of pain
Blood pressure dropping
To a measurable
Sum
Joy
Knocks at my door
Sweeps emptiness aside
For a shining moment
Lingering
Peace
Unannounced
Arrives on the doorstep
Of my heart
Singing
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 20 October 2017
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Daily Prompt: Release

