I’m grieving
but…
I’m healing
Well, I think I am
but a bright and happy day
still turns into a sad and mopey day
often

I’m grieving
but…
Grieving is lonely
Grieving is confusing
Grieving is sickening
Grieving is indescribable

I’m healing
but…
Healing is not fast
Healing is not simple
Healing is not linear
Healing is not comparable

I’m grieving
but…
I’m healing
though it feels long,
complex,
complicated and slow.

I’m grieving
but…
I’m taking
as long as I need to heal,
and being gentle with myself
in the process

Mariam Shittu