Why is it difficult for a man in Grief

A Poem For David and all Grieving Dads

It must be very difficult
To be a man in grief.
Since men don't cry
and are supposed to be "strong".

No tears can bring relief

It must be very difficult

to stand up to the test

And field calls and visitors

So she can get some rest.

They'll always ask if she's all right

and what she's going through

But seldom would one take his hand

and ask 'My friend, but how are you?'

He hears her crying in the night

and feel his heart will break

He dries her tears and comforts her,

But stays 'strong' for her sake.

It must be very difficult

to start each day anew

And try to be so very brave

For this baby that they lost

was his very precious baby too.