Fragile

One of my really good friend's friend took his life this week.

She describes it as, "I've misplaced my radiance."

No matter what I say or do, I can't ease her pain.

Everything I want to say seems shallow. Or fake.

What can you say? I can only just barely, and rather weakly, blubber out, "I love you, and I am here for you."

It's not enough.

I can't bring him back to her so they can sip wine while they catch-up.

I can't make her stop dissecting their last conversation.

I can't get her to stop thinking that she could have done something to save him - there was nothing she could have done. How could she have known?

I can't keep her eyes free of tears.