how much love

Lost, misplaced, or taken from us
When you pause to ponder what is gone, you realize
With startled breath, why the loss hurts so much

You see just how valuable precious hearts are
You might taste the bitter cup of regret
But hopefully it's deservedly not too much

Hopefully—you feel the gentleness
Of velvet friendship lasting into forever
Losing yourself in joy over grief, loving double as much