Coping with loss is a difficult process. It is as fierce at tornado winds cutting across horizons and as piercing as a loud noise that jolts the heart. Yet, it is my reality now. Each day, grief tugs at my heart in different ways. Slices of dreams sweep through the nights. I am confronted by what you left behind and what I need to do to help the family remain strong. It is not easy, yet it is my reality. I cannot take away the pain now but I can search for ways to find some peace.
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Shadorma Poem
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Now, I will send this blog post off to the host of Poetry Friday, the wonderful artist, writer, and poet, Michelle Kogan. You can find lovely artwork and a link to her Etsy collection at Michell's site. Also, you will discover a group of poets and writers who sent their work in for the Poetry Friday Roundup much earlier than mine.
Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend!
Thanks for your endearing poem Carol, we feel as it tugs at your heart, that deep loss. Sending warm hugs. ❤️🩹
ReplyDeleteMichelle, the warm hugs are welcomed, especially since the weather has become cooler than expected. have a great weekend.
DeleteCarol, I think of you often as you navigate this unthinkable grief. Memories are soothing, but I’m sure they do not fill the hole in your heart. Hugs, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your thoughts, Margaret. The whole in my heart is getting bigger and my pile of paperwork doesn't seem to go away. I will hang in there because I have to. Have a wonderful weekend with your family.
DeleteStay strong, Carol. Not just for the family...for YOU.
ReplyDeleteOh, Carol, when you mentioned the paperwork in your comment to Margaret, I just wanted to hug you. I thought about the seemingly endless "administration" that has to happen after someone passes. It's hard enough to be in the depths of grief, but oh, the paperwork that cracks your heart in two all over again. I'm sending you hugs that all of those tasks go as smoothly as possible as you continue to navigate this new reality one day at a time.
ReplyDeletePoetry is proving to be such a wonderful path/trail marker/guide for you as you navigate the road back and forth from grief (which I know you never leave completely) to strength to just getting through each day. Writing poetry feels like a steady arm around your shoulder, letting you do and say what you need to!
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