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Poem: Grief
By: Nadia Rei Maglonso
Deny what is reality
Block out words and hide from facts —
The first wave of pain.
I blamed you for leaving
Resented you for my pain —
I needed closure.
Sometimes I regret
Not having enough time
to talk more with you.
I long for acceptance
No one seemed to understand
How your loss affected me.