“Empty Grave”

An empty grave
For one gone too soon – 

Whispers of the living body:
the wayward child
left on its own.

Lonely streets,
slamming the door,
for daring
unspeakable, sinful love.

A family with an empty casket
full of memories, hopes, wants.
"You're dead to me."
Loving a memory
and neglecting the living soul.