Sadness

Sadness

LindaC

Sadness has stolen into my heart.
It is like a thief in the middle of the night
Creeping in quietly till you awaken
Burdened by such a pervasive hurt.

My heart forgets how to be happy.
It has known sorrow for too long.
I feel so lost, so very abandoned.
The thief has stolen my very life away.

Getting back into life is so very hard.
I feel guilty having stolen moments of joy.
Pleasure seems known all too little
And with its' enjoyment comes feelings of guilt.

Have I forgotten my grief?
Has it given way to a return to life?
Dare I try to be happy?
Will my life return?

I am wracked with feelings of guilt.
I feel I have no right to be happy.
I am so very undeserving.
My son has been taken away.

The ultimate answer to all of my questions
Concerning a return to life with joy.
There will always be sorrow and sadness
But now it is time for me to ease back into life.