Christina A. Sharik

“The Angel of Death” by Evelyn de MorganBEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER

Before you left,
I prayed for you

During your absence
I stayed for you

After your death
I prayed for you.

I let you go,
before.

I wrote to you,
During.

And After,
Well, there’s nothing
to do anymore

It’s just
War.