They've gone!

It is the colour grey today.

I tried to take a more cheerful blip but ended up deciding that this was the most appropriate for a host of reasons for me and undoubtedly for millions of others who have lost someone they loved.

Today the tree stands alone, empty and lost without its leaves and even the wonderful view beyond is hidden, overcome by greyness.

As time passes it ceases to be a question of the who, the why, the how or even the where and when; one simple fact remains - they have gone. As time passes it ceases to be a question of how young, old, healthy or infirm : the same simple fact remains - they have gone.

Yes, the spring and summer will return - they always have done, but every now and then the greyness also returns - it always will.

Thoughts especially go today to those whose loved ones have been lost whilst serving their country.