Mourning Ode

It's not those who decide to leave this world abruptly that have a problem,

But rather us, whom we remain indifferent to so much suffering!

If it doesn’t affect us directly why should we care, correct?

We fail to see each other for real 

And we become more miserable with each heart beat!

We’re supposed to be more connected than ever before,

Yet we’re disconnected from our core.

Cries for help remain in vain

While despair becomes mundane!

If we try to overcome our own petty conundrum 

We might see all the hurt 

All the pain

All the blame! 

I’m not saying to put it all to heart 

As we might all go nuts,

But reach out

When you’re in doubt 

Or you feel like fading out!

And if this never happened to you,

Try to place yourself in someone else shoes,

And lend a helping hand or two

You never know who might need to hear from you!

Words cannot begin to describe 

How tormented this ride called life can sometimes be,

Especially during a pandemic,

But don’t give up

And reach out!

Although it may feel like that sometimes,

You’re not alone! 

Or you shouldn’t be when it comes to suffering, 

We are social human beings,

It’s just that we forgot how to actually be...

Forgive us for failing to see

That you were on the verge of collapsing

And we didn’t do better!

Our grief is beyond imagining 

But you’ll keep living in our remembering!

Eternal peace upon your souls 

And guiding lights to bring you home...