a funeral of sorts

I wasn't ready for that flood

of emotions,

(but no one ever is)

as I stood there staring

at the lifeless body

of your empty house.

Only days ago, it was alive

& filled with our breath.

Our laughter

was ringing through it.

But now,

it is only a shell,

sullen & silent.

except for my echoing

sorrow

in mourning

for all that is lost.