Nothing New

I wrote this one in 10th grade when I found out that my great grandpa died.

Death is nothing new
But even so...
The pain is as intense as the last
Tears overcome me
As the truth sets in
Violent sobs break
The overwhelming silence
A hole is made in my chest
Emptiness sets in
The weather seems fit
For an occasion as such
The steady pitter-patter
Of raindrops on the roof
Calming my emotions
My sobs
My tears
Until finally sleep
Falls over me
Death greets us
In such a way
That it is not unexpected
But abrupt all the same
It comes and it goes
Hurting so many
As it takes
Those close to our hearts
Death is nothing new
But even so...
The pain is as intense as the last