A poem about coping with the grief that follows a loss. — This is a picture of the sunset on the North Shore of Massachusetts on September 21, 2017. On this day a great man, friend, brother, son and father left us. He was also a hero that fought for this country. His loss is felt by many. Grief is like the ocean, So vast and deep. The shock so unexpected, It’ll bring you to your knees. Pain is like a thief in the night,