grief in the body

in the joints. behind the eyes. in the chest. intertwined around the sternum.

the gut and all through the intestinal tract. in the grooves of the brain.

wrapped around the waist.

hanging off the back of your shoulders. constricting your neck while you sleep.

mouth. tastes metallic.

inflamed nostrils. sore balls of feet. cramping arches. 

raw cheeks.

bloated eyelids.

left hip.

vaginal wall.

2am charley horse in the calf.