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April 8, 2026
Grief

Grief Goes Along Slowly

Grief goes along slowly,
steadfast in its silent denial
of life changed. 

Loneliness is a wilderness*
without a marker of its boundaries;
infinite and finite. 


*Elizabeth Elliot
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Dietrich Avatar
April 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Wow so profound with a great paradox in that last line.
Achara Avatar
April 23, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Your "Grief Goes Along Slowly" is a wonderful write/story with a great/pretty picture. "Good Luck" Have a great day writing away...........
Achara Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Thank you.
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