this place you are in at present

(and perhaps have been

far longer than you wish)

is sparse and bare.

 

it is acceptable to bring in

a comfortable chair

a cozy lamp

a hot cup of tea,

anything you wish

to make yourself

a bit more at ease.

 

but do not renovate

repaint the walls

strengthen the frame

decorate even.

 

you may be here for a while

and you might just visit again.

however, please remember this…

 

grief is a stopover

never a home.

 

—do not settle in for longer than needed.

 

Heather Pound 2024

Photo by Anthony DELANOIX on Unsplash