The Awfulness

I just was not quite prepared for the awfulness of it

Nothing prepares you really for the awfulness.

I spoke to a friend who has experienced the awfulness herself

She made me think of things I would not have thought about

 

That’s why I took out the little childhood memories

From my treasured paua shell box

And placed a silk scarf inside it

So you would be safe and warm

 

There’s a beautiful location where I hope you can rest

I need to speak to my family first

You will always be remembered

Never fear you are alone

 

Little one I have worked in healthcare for many years

I have had to do many difficult things

But this was one of the most awful

The awfulness has passed us by