nothing you can do

when death occurs
the world continues as if it
didn't matter.
this bothers you
when it's your turn to grieve.
why don't they know,
why don't they understand
how short, how bitter sweet
this life can be.
then the feeling fades and you
ignore the deaths of
others, those you don't know.
you shake your head
with empathy,
but move on, continue
with your life
as if it didn't matter,
for what else is there
to do.