why loss matters

by neutralfleur

perhaps there’s a reason

the more precious things

in life

are so fleeting

and escape us

with one gust of wind

i used to be so angry

at the sky

for raining on so many

of my friendships

allowing them

to drown in time

but now i paint stars

across paper in thanks

i attempt

to bring the sky to me

and i hope it’ll help me

make wiser choices

about what

and who

truly matters in life