I really enjoyed reading this, it was to the point and didn't involve a deluge of flowery language which tends to diminish a personal composition. A couple of suggestions:
I think this poem should be called 'cricket black'. It brings about a more unique imagery and gets to the essence of the poem. The title you have chosen, with all due respect, is a phrase that has been stamped on endlessly by Hollywood and pop songs. The title I have proposed I feel would create a a much more vivid and personal statement.
My only other comment concerns the third stanza. Even if you do have strong religious affiliations, I feel that this penultimate stanza provides you the opportunity to express something more corporeal or harsh about the imbiber himself, or the sting of her loss. This would provide a contrast to the last stanza, where you find the silver lining in amongst the dark clouds.
I hope this helps!
Thack
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