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Where Hope is released to Thrive

Missing those who have passed away can be excruciating, even after years of mourning the Loss. 

Grief becomes a frenemy we live with.

Where Hope is released to Thrive 
By Michelle Morris 
15/03/2025

It's been years now since your passing 
And I still feel the loss each day 
My Grief is a constant companion 
Someone I'd never choose willingly again 

But he sits there in the corner 
Holding on to that box of Hope
I'm grateful he hasn't crushed it yet
The Light is a Glimmer I keep close 

And each morning when I wake 
Before my conscious self takes over
There's a moment when you're still here 
We can talk and share fond Moments 

But reality kicks in pretty quickly 
Life has schedules that keep our attention 
And I have to focus on the present 
While you're far away in Heaven 

Still, I have Faith and that box of Hope 
They're trying hard to grow the Light
To Heal the broken parts of me
That cry out in the dead of Night 

One day those edges will be smooth 
Well, that's what they try to tell me 
That Grief won't take up so much space 
And I'll be past the Hell of mourning pleas

Because we each have a Path 
This Life Journey filled with Joy and Tragedy 
Being Human is the price we pay
To take part in creating God's Tapestry 

I try to see the bigger picture 
And focus on the positive side 
Knowing to Love and experience Loss 
Is better than feeling nothing on this Ride

But I accept I can choose a new Space 
Where Hope is released to Thrive 
Where I can see Glimmers everywhere 
And I don't feel Life is too heavy to Survive 

So, no more bargaining or deals
The Demons and Angels can wait 
I'll do my best to get through Life
Until I'm at last at Heaven's Gate

© Michelle Morris, 2025

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Date: 3/15/2025 10:06:00 AM
I can feel the pain and longing in every line. Your poem is a powerful reminder that grief is a journey, and hope can be a beacon in the darkness.
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Date: 3/15/2025 2:59:00 PM
Thank you, Anakha. I appreciate your message. Grief is indeed a journey. And we have to try to hold on to hope each day. It is the light in our darkness. Blessings and enjoy your weekend. :-)

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