I dreamt your hand was here near me,
disembodied while you are far away.
I paused wondering what to say
before extending mine to touch you.
Softly.
Cautiously.
Crossing the space between us.
I’m sorry for your loss.
She paused.
Shifting from all that consumes her
she nodded wordlessly
(not yet capable of more)
before retreating into full invisibility.
Shock and grief of sudden death thrust upon her.
Shock and grief of sudden death thrust upon her.
