The Look Upon my Face

i described it as a blow
which is an understatement 
that is the kind of thing
you say when the extent
and impact of something
leaves you speechless.
you say words that
are so inadequate and
so lack in feeling and
descriptive quality.
so I described it as a blow
avoiding lengthy and
potentially socially awkward
descriptions, even avoiding
half baked cliches and
romantic idealism, such as
it tears me apart,
i feel such a loss and
i miss them so much I ache.
i just said it was a blow, and
left the rest to the look upon my face


James Garratt – Wednesday 3rd December 2008