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Dealing With Grief

The dog wanted company And he'd given me a look that said let's stay outside Today his joy was that spot of sun I got cushions for the furniture and lay down The sun fell on my face A touch too hot but I fell asleep I should always be elsewhere But briefly I stopped caring about that Because today my cousin died And I'm trying to let feelings arrive slowly For fear I'll be swept away And never feel the sun on my face again

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Paul Willason

Date: 4/20/2023 3:08:00 PM

A deep sadness in these lines, grief being an overwhelming difficut subject...emotions are raw, memories so clear and pressing, the hole left in the substance of ones life all too immediate. It seems too personal to write down and share but words such as these allow us to feel connected fully to life in all of its challenges, to enter respectfully and with compassion into the grief of another. Take care.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/20/2023 3:17:00 PM

Thanks Paul, you write so beautifully. Thank you for taking the time and for the eloquence of your comment.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/20/2023 10:55:00 AM

A heartfelt absolutely touching poem. We must not let ourselves be swept away by grief. A fave for me dear Dilly Dally. I sincerely hope others agree with me that it should be poem of the day to help others through this time also. A fave for sure

Paul Bell

Date: 4/20/2023 8:51:00 AM

Some say celebrate the life, and maybe that's not a bad thing. Grief is just one of those tangible thoughts that come through when you don't want it, but it also reminds you of the person, and that's good in a way.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/20/2023 9:03:00 AM

Thanks Paul, I'm sure I'll do all of the things as it all plays out. It's just that two family members died in December and it made me incredibly sad. There is a beautiful life to celebrate and I've known for some time this was happening as it was illness related but a lot of living cruelly taken too. Thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciated