Pretending....

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Pretending ...

Sometimes

I feel that if I

Can just keep on

Moving

I'll forget

For a little while

Or pretend that

It didn't

Happen.

I'll pretend that you're still here,

Washing dishes and

Making me marmite toast

And chamomile tea...

But I know I can't really

Fool anyone

- Especially not me.

But sometimes

It's nice to

Pretend....

Denial / disbelief is a common theme in the grieving process - even months after the bereavement we can still be struck by a feeling of disbelief  - it's so hard to believe that this has happened - that our loved one has really gone. Eventually, we reach some sort of acceptance  and we gradually adapt to life without that person ...