Stasis

oh!

but how would your death get on? are you staying put because of her? if that's the case, maybe she is trying to tell you to get on with your death so that she could find solace.

It's mutual, hence the stasis.  She can't let go, so the deceased (using the first person might not be the best idea) feels compelled to remain.  He can't abandon her in her ongoing grief.  He must have some sense that she's progressing beyond this grief before he can feel enough peace himself to take himself to the next level.  There's an element of black comedy here, which I hope is evident in the last line.

it is evident.

but does she know that the relationship is in stasis? does she understand that he is holding on?

i'm in a...mood this morning. ha!

Sad to say, there's no way she could know.  So the tragedy continues its effect.  It's really up to her to let go.  Never easy, of course, and it varies from individual to individual.  She could keep him in her thoughts and heart, but life inevitably continues.  She could perhaps find some degree of happiness again if she would press on, once the closure has been achieved.

Sir Crow,
Although I'm not sure if I understand this is a beautiful, interesting read.
Lady Muse

Thanks, Lady Muse.  This is basically the point of view of the lady's dead lover as he lays in his coffin, wishing she would find closure as she weeps above him.  He doesn't feel he can "get on with his death" (wherever that may lead) until she's able to get on with her life.  She spends far too much time languishing at his graveside.  The tone is sardonic, but the love is there.  I hope this clarifies.

It does and no reading it brings a tear to my eye. Thank u Sir Crow

Sir Crow a very deep write.. I wish you to stay and not hurry death forgive me if I misunderstood your write.. love Crim

Thanks, Lady Crim.  I tried to clarify some in my reply to Lady Muse above.  This isn't meant to be taken too seriously, and it's a hypothetical and not personal reflection.  You're very sweet in your concern.  I'm planning to stick around for awhile.

Sometimes I think the we haunt the dead by hanging on to grief. Good read Crowfly.

Very true, Grace.  Sorrow is healthy, but not if it persists forever.  Thanks.

Wow. Impeccable ink, Crow. Somehow so lush and evocative in such few words. Your craft is precise.

Thanks Toni.  I usually try to keep it brief.  Sometimes I'm just lazy...

that's unique. black comedy, maybe, but still very moving...

Thanks, John.  "Unique" is solid praise.

this moved me to tears, crowfly. i shall refrain from any irrational flowing of female emotion but this piece is keenly felt.
bravo, a most moving write.

Thank you, Shadoe.  Irrational flowing is welcome.  Anytime.

Decided to walk around the DU neighborhood and came across the graveyard. Very interesting perspective !  I think the poem works very well and the last line is fine dark humor. My only advice would be to add a tad more detail to flesh out the mourner's character so we can see her more clearly and feel more empathy. What type of clothing ? What type of flowers ? Facial expressions, etc. Mind you the poem is strong on its own and really doesn't need it so this is just my humble opinion. It is nicely done as written .

Thank you, Tony.  That's a good point.  More detail would lend more power.  I'll keep it in mind.  Thanks for the detailed commentary.

I love it. I always wanted a tombstone that read "I ain't here. You are. Move on." Especially since I wouldn't be buried there!

Holy fuck Crow, Damn, yeah.... Lets get on with it shall we.. Eerie and very dark indeed Sir Crow..
Enjoyed and was a bit disturbed in a most great way...
Love Zazzles...
Good good stuff you have here pal..
hahah* (Pal) ;)