it's never been this quiet before

even with the gasping sobs

for the first time,

i can hear birds singing

from a distance,

church bells are ringing

but not for him...

not yet...

but soon...

the weather man said rain and thunder

though the sun shines brighter, brighter

not again...

not again...

we all wondered

but the empty desk proved us wrong

we wring our hands

fight back tears

think different thoughts

but they all lead to him

so silently we sit...and wait

so silently we sit and wait

it is all denial 'til the truth is known

& it hurts more after realizing he's gone