“Unearthing Secrets: A Haunting Reflection on Life and Loss in the Suburbs”
Have you ever found yourself navigating the bittersweet aftermath of loss, where grief dances cheek to cheek with practicality? This poignant poem captures such a moment—a reflection on life, death, and the surprisingly swift transition from sorrow to the mundane tasks that follow. In just a few stanzas, the poet paints a vivid picture of an old lady’s passing and how her absence echoes in the daily life of her son, revealing both tenderness and the stark realities of moving on. It’s a striking reminder of how quickly we can re-enter the rhythm of life, even while we’re still grappling with deep emotions. Have you wondered what happens to our cherished memories when they clash with the demands of the living? Dive into this exploration of familial dynamics, poignancy, and resilience. LEARN MORE.
It came as no surprise at all
when the old lady expired
never more to open the door
of her empty suburban home
after the two grueling months
away in the intensive care ward
her organs failing one by one.
Though he deemed it a mercy
that she had now passed on
there at the crematorium he felt
a moment or two of filial grief
with some trite reflections
on the transience of life
but was soon brought round
by his most practical wife
who if the truth be told
had never really much liked
her deceased mother-in-law.
So before a month had passed
the house of his childhood
was on sale at three hundred
and fifty thousand pounds
for life must go on he knows
his wife already pricing up
the new extension and patio.
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