When we mourn

 

We are all creatures
of this great earth -
Interconnected in ways
beyond our understanding.
Take elephants – so big and strong -
And yet
when a member of the herd passes
Even elephants Mourn.
They gather around, extend their trunks
and gently touch the tusks of their fallen friend.
It’s their ritual.
It’s how they heal.
And it’s sad,
and it’s beautiful.

So maybe
what I’m trying to say
is that the world
doesn’t expect you to be fine with this.
Be how you need to be.
Mourn how you need to mourn
And know that
You’re thought of
with love.

Anon