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Grief in Winter

How I long to see the narcissus blooming once again
So many months away, winter officially not here
Spring would help my grief and down mood lift, help me make it 'til then

Down where wisteria clusters hang from pines and lavender blooms 
Their scent wafts in warm spring air, while their vines squeeze around trees
While their beauty competes with unfurling tender green leaves

Working through grief is not easy, maybe spring will help heal
Grief could consume but I know it comes in clusters unexpected  
When spring comes, daffodils' yellow golden blooms will renew

Early on while winter lingers star magnolia will bloom
Hope will spring forth, hope of beauty, warmth and healing of my spirit
Death slipped in as winter approached, spring heals with fire of hope     

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Howard Kerr March 10, 2026 at 12:32 AM This poem is a towering testimony to the power of resilience in the face of grief. Spring symbolism and the prospect of renewal is always a comfort, Howard Sara Kendrick March 10, 2026 at 5:33 AM Howard, your words are uplifting and encouraging. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues November 16, 2025 at 6:05 AM God bless you as you walk out this grief hoping for the renewal of Spring. For me, Spring brings sadness - Mom died in April a few years back. Still, for me there is hope in Sunflowers..one I received from the granddaughters at funeral. May God comfort you and may the beauty in each day cause you to smile. Hugs. Congrats on POTD! Sara Kendrick November 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM Yes, it is sad that your mom died in spring but those warming days leading up to April should be a renewal for you. It is nice that she chose such a nice time of the year to leave this world to go on to being fully alive. I know you miss her and always will. Thanks for the nice review and congrats. Sara K

Bj Legros Kelley November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM Congratulations on your POTD Sara. May our Lord wrap you and each of your family in comfort and peace that surpasses understanding. I know you have the assurance that your beloved is in heaven's light and joy, but the sorrow here is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your deep loss. I will be praying for you and your precious family. Sara Kendrick November 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM Yes, even though Christians have the faith that our loved one's spirit has gone on to heaven. We still have to live with their loss on this earth. Some of my children and I break down every time we talk. Thank you for the prayers. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM Dear Sara, I am back to congratulate you for POTD. My prayers and thoughts are with you my friend. autumn Blessings, Dear Sara, Daniel Sara Kendrick November 16, 2025 at 8:25 AM Thank you, Daniel, for going to the extra effort to congratulate me on my POTD. I always need all the blessings I can get. Sara K

Brandy Nicole November 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM Yes, ' grief comes in clusters unexpected. ' Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Time heals, and this is true, but I think it takes ' time ' to heal. Sending healing hugs your way, Sara. I see your words have been selected as Poem of the Day. My best to you, my dear friend. ~ Brandy Sara Kendrick November 16, 2025 at 8:22 AM Brandy, I agree with you, it takes time to heal. I still have good memories of my parents but sometimes grief hits me when I least expect it and they have been gone from this earth now for over 25 years. I appreciate the kind words and hugs. Sara K

Yann Rolland November 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM wonderful i think as many, we need spring to survive, thanks sara for the touching poetry Sara Kendrick November 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM Why, thank you, Yann. I appreciate the visit and kind words. Sara K

Regina Elliott November 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM Hi Sara, my every sympathy and God’s grace to you. Congratulations on POTD with this beauteous poem. Blessings ~ Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM Thank you, Regina, I appreciate the sympathy and congrats. I need all the blessings I can get. Sara K

Abdullah Alhemaidy November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM Congratulations on today's POTD win :-) Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM Abdullah, your visit was uplifting. Sara K

Zyrool Gifford November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM Hello Sara, congratulations on winning POTD with your beautiful poem. Beautifully written and very moving. So sorry about your loss. my friend. Sending prayers and hugs your way. Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM Your visit is uplifting, Zyrool. I need all the prayers I can get. I appreciate the congrats and sympathy. Sara K

Sotto Poet November 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM My deepest sympathies to you, Sara. Heartfelt congratulations on your recognition as POTD for this exquisite creation! Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM I am honored that you find it, exquisite, Lasaad. Thank you for dropping by and saying congratulations. Sara K

Mike Gentile November 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM So sorry for your pain Sara! Congratulations on your POTD honors for this beautiful work! Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM Why, thank you, Mike Gentile. I appreciate the visit with congrats. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith November 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM Back with Congratulations on your wonderful win. I enjoyed reading your "Grief in Winter" lovely yet sad write again. Hugs... Have a Blessed day writing away......... Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM Paula, I appreciate you going to the extra effort to drop by once again. Sara K

Tom Cunningham November 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM Again my condolences to you Sara, I know you'll have many happy memories of the times you shared together. Congratulations on today's POTD honour. Tom Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM Yes, I know the good memories will pour in after a period of grief, Tom. Thank you for dropping by with congratulations. Sara K

Nette Onclaud November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM such a moving, existential kind of catharsis worthy of potd, sara... sweet congrats! Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM I am delighted, Nette, that you see it as worthy of POTD. Thank you for dropping by with congratulations. Sara K

Mike Bayles November 15, 2025 at 7:52 AM B.eautiful poem. Congratulations on POTD Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM Thank you, Mike. I have enjoyed your visit with congratulations. Sara K

Unseeking Seeker November 15, 2025 at 6:53 AM Winter probably deepens angst and heightens grief arising from loss. Poignant poem, powerfully penned, Sara. Congratulations on POTD. Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM Why, thank you, US. I am dreading the cold and having to stay inside, but God will help me make it through. Thank you for dropping by with congrats. Sara K

Tania Kitchin November 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM Sara, a beautifully penned poem. So sorry for your loss. Congratulations on POTD. Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM Tania, I appreciate the sympathy and nice comments about my poem. I appreciate you dropping by with congratulations. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker November 15, 2025 at 4:29 AM congrats, Sara B, on your POTD designation....absolutely touching words. Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM Thank you, Sara B, for coming back by to say congratulations. I appreciate that. Sara K

Mickey Grubb November 15, 2025 at 3:57 AM Sara, your poem is comforting. It acknowledges the pain of grief, but also reassures me that hope and beauty are ahead, just like spring after winter. I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. Much love… Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM Thank you, Mickey, for your prayers because I need all I can get. I do hope that there is beauty in the spring and that I get to see it. Sara K

Karen Jones November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM You’ve expressed well a beauty in spring and your lament was vivid and even picturesque. Hope you continue to use your talent in writing to hang on til spring. Congratulations on potd! Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 5:21 AM Thank you, Karen, for stopping by with congratulations on POTD. I appreciate the kindness in your comments. Sara K

Beryl Edmonds November 15, 2025 at 1:28 AM Very moving Sara, grief is a pain hard to bear. Congratulations on having received the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Beryl Edmonds November 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM Sara, my husband is still here with me, though he has lots of health problems, we take it one day at a time… Beryl Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 5:17 AM Thank you, Beryl for stopping by and saying congratulations because it is so uplifting. If I remember correctly, your husband passed about time you started here on soup. Sara K

Upasana Banerjee November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM It's beautifully sad and sadly beautiful. Keeping you in my prayers, Sara. Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 5:15 AM Thank you, Upasana. I need all the prayers I can get. Your visit is encouraging. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM Your words are so deeply touching, Sara K...words of faith, grace, and healing expressed beautifully. Faving. Sara Kendrick November 15, 2025 at 5:14 AM I am honored that you faved it, Sara B. Every word I write or pray seems to help me heal. We were at least given a short warning that he was going to pass sooner than we thought. Sara K

David Crandall November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM I'm sorry for your loss, Sara. I'm glad you could express your feelings in this beautiful poem. Sara Kendrick November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM David, each work I write helps me to let go of a little emotion which will help me heal. It was so fast that we had not prepared ourselves for it. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM Your "Grief in Winter" is a lovely yet sad write. Great Picture... Again, I am so very sorry. What a great and true last line you have here. You are in my prayers.  Have a Blessed day/weekend writing away............ Sara Kendrick November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM Thank you, Paula, for the sympathy and for the offer of prayers which I will need to make it each day. I appreciate the kind review. Sara K

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