A Whole Country Is Grieving In An Ocean of Roses

People in grief.

Do not expose people of the entire alphabet
on how much you feel for them.
Give flowers, flowers can say more then words.

Do not ask a person in grief, 
if he or she is hungry or thirsty.
Cook, place food on the table, and invite them.

Do not ask a person in grief, if he or she is tired,
make up a bed, give an extra blanket, 
warmth and security.

Do not belive that a person who in grief, 
has long enough arms to hold around themselves,
to be held by others that know you are in grief,
is the best comfort you can get...

Do not think of everything that hurts,
but try to find the little things that are well worth a smile,
a smile can make your day easier.

Life goes on, even though the soul is scarred for life,
do not let another person take control over your life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Anish Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Sound advie in thsi nie, didatic work.Thank you for dropping by my poetry. Peae & Love Matthew Anish
Mjelde Avatar
August 25, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem! oxoxo hugs Laila
Dietrich Avatar
August 10, 2012 at 10:59 PM
what lovely suggestions for those dealing with someone in grief. WEll phrased expressions of love.
Mjelde Avatar
August 11, 2012 at 3:58 AM
Thank so much Andrea, for reading and kind words! oxox Laila
Mac Donald Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Quietly compassionate thought and actions feels to be the best way to assist the one who grieves. Ends with a great couplet...a warning to the trusting and vulnerable. Thank you for your comment...best wishes to you and yours!! Mikki
Mjelde Avatar
August 11, 2012 at 3:56 AM
Thanks for the nice words, appreciate it ... thank you for reading my poems and for your comment...best wishes to you 2!! Laila
Freeman Avatar
May 2, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Yes, I can relate to being a brother/sister keeper. Beautiful, Agape, Moses
Mjelde Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Thank you for stopping by, John, apreciate your kind words! oxox Laila
Onclaud Avatar
May 1, 2012 at 5:30 AM
a most compassionate and life-giving piece glazed with reflective, sine thoughts, laila... much delighted!..:) huggs
Mjelde Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Thank so much Nette, for reading and kind words! oxox Laila
Babcock Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 1:58 PM
As they say actions speak louder than words. Love the warmth and message in this poem. love phyl
Mjelde Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Phyllis, and for your kind words! oxox Laila
Yamin Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 1:46 PM
An awesome write carrying a message of hope and wellbeing. I am full of admiration for your work, Laila.Thanks for your kind words about my poem Tyranny. I am grateful -Mohammad
Mjelde Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 2:36 AM
Thank you so much for visit my poem and your kind comment, apreciate it alot! oxox Laila
Rozario Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 11:02 AM
True words...enjoyed your poem Laila.
Mjelde Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 2:35 AM
Thank you for your comment, Jonas. glad you liked it! oxox Laila
Minardi Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 8:57 AM
A very deep and meaningful advice you have here, Laila. Thanks for visiting my page. I enjoyed sipping your words:)
Mjelde Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 2:34 AM
Thank you for stopping by, and for your kind words! oxox Laila
Northeast Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 6:21 AM
That is so true Laila action always speaks louder than words, Blessings, bren : ) Thank you for your comments and visit : )
Mjelde Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Thanks for stopping by Brenda, apriciate your comment! xoxo - Laila
K. Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 2:21 AM
HI Laila :D So happy to hear from you! Thanks for dropping by my poem-- I love what you say here-- yes sometimes words are not enough and doing weighs more and gives more meaning to the person in grief-- sharing and helping them during the time can mean so much... beautiful thoughts Laila--I hope all is well with you-- hugs to you!
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April 29, 2012 at 3:27 AM
Hi Nikko! So happy to hear from you to;0) Thank you for god fedbak, and for stopping by, I apriciate your comment! Hugs back to you!
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April 28, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Grieving is a very difficult thing..Enjoyed reading your message in poetic form..Sara
Mjelde Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 3:21 AM
Thanks for stopping by Sara. Xoxo - Laila
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April 28, 2012 at 6:05 AM
Laila, your words hit home with me, I recall when my mother passed the sensless words spoken, I just wanted to scream, I loved your poem, and thanks for visiting my poetry.
Mjelde Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Thank you for stopping by and share our grief! oxoxo Laila
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April 26, 2012 at 8:24 PM
Thanks, Laila, for your kind words. Enjoyed your poem - it truly is a timely message! Love & hugs, Maureen 00xx00
Mjelde Avatar
April 27, 2012 at 7:48 AM
Thanks for stopping by Maureen! ;0) xoxo - Laila
Yamin Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 1:10 PM
What a beautiful poem carrying a profound message. Most admirable. Thanks for your kind words on my poem Tyranny, Laila. I am grateful. -Mohammad
Mjelde Avatar
April 27, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Thank you Mohammad for kind words and for stopping by! xoxo - Laila
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April 26, 2012 at 11:57 AM
You are much practical than your poem, I feel from your golden words. Keep until.........., I am seventh, you are first to comment. loved always, bl
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April 26, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Thank you for visit my poem, bl! oxox Laila
Rhinem Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Smile ˜ Yes, tis much better to be a doer than a youer ˜ Love the precious babies in the deepest and truest sense of hope and love * See beyound the curtain blank into the gates of everlasting love and light ˜ Very pretty sweet Laila ˜ Love always, John!:) ˜
Mjelde Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Thank you John for sweet comment! xoxo -Laila ;0)
Dey Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Golden.
Mjelde Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Thank you Chittaranjar! xoxo -Laila
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April 24, 2012 at 11:28 PM
WOW ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS !!! You have a virtuous heart indeed!!!
Mjelde Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Thank you, thank you for so nice words! Love Laila
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April 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM
This is beautiful Laila! Your words are so true ...Samia
Mjelde Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Thanks for stopping by Samia! xoxo - Laila
Andresen Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 10:20 AM
It is wise to stay away from trouble.....live in love and roses ! - oxox mom
Mjelde Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Thans mom, I always stayed out of trouble, didn't I...he he he Wrote this before, but somehow it ended at viennas comment! Sorry!!! xoxo - Laila
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