Each Day Sighs

Each day rises with sunny windows and soft feet

I stand and forget the fall until

Remembering the hard space, you've left.

Each day moves forward with tenuous steps

Cautious first footfalls

Knowing the void is still there.

Each day strides on a worn path

Of steadfast movement going nowhere,

I really want to be.

Each day stands still in the quiet space

Between working and living

Empty of joy.

Each day slows as the light turns low

Sitting and reminiscing and trying to distract

From the hollowness of regret.

Each day sighs as the light leaves all

Lying in the dark with sorrow,

Thinking of you.