Grief Debts
John G. Young, M.D.
He died long ago
but he never left her.
She was lucky, they said,
for she had his child
to reduce her grief.
She struggled alone
raising that child.
The days became years
and covered her tears,
yet still in some ways
there was no relief.
Her daughter grew up
and then left home.
Her debt became due.
She could no longer postpone
the call of the loan.
"My grief spanned the time
though seldom in tears."
Torn once again,
Now there were two to mourn.
"But there are three to grieve,
and I must deal with my fears."