Tag Archives: Bereavement
The time has arrived – Poem
The time has arrived You hit the age I heard the voice say When people you know, friends and family Coworkers, acquaintances reach the point When life’s frailty becomes blatantly obvious Hair loss happens way to fast As chemicals course … Continue reading
Life Love Lost – Poem
As many of you know, my dad recently passed away. This poem is not actually about him, but I share that bit as there was a lot of support from family and friends and it was much appreciated. I have … Continue reading
Pops smile – Poem – NaPoWriMo2013
Pops smile It’s been less than two weeks And it’s still hard to grasp That the last hug I gave you Is really the last I won’t see your hair Combed over just so Or kiss your cheek With stubbly … Continue reading
For Pops – who I’m sure is resting in peace – poem
On the morning of the 22nd of March, a little over a week ago, my dad passed away. The following Sunday, after helping one of my kids with a school project and sending him off to bed around midnight, I … Continue reading
If this were a response to your love poem – poem inspired by a poem
This is a response poem inspired by the poem “if this were a love poem” written by Susan L Daniels and found on her wonderful blog here. If this were a response to your love poem I might say once … Continue reading
A Mere Tear In The Ocean of Suffering – Acrostic
In an earlier post today I wrote down “A mere tear in the ocean.” I was trying to relay my thoughts on how even though today’s events hit me pretty hard, the impact of how I felt from this as … Continue reading
Loss of a child (a clogyrnach) – Poem
A fellow poet and blogger (Sue of Blue Girl Poems) recently posted a form of poetry (clogyrnach) here that I had not seen before. So, as usual, I wanted to try it. With today’s sad events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in … Continue reading
A mere tear in the ocean – thoughts and poem
It is with a large swing of emotions and tears in my eyes that I sit here and read about another senseless killing spree. I can’t imagine the horror of hearing about a shooting at your child or loved one’s school … Continue reading
Let the tears fall where they may – Poetry reading
Continuing with poetry readings tonight. I wrote this for someone who has experienced loss in her life. I was inspired by her photos and writings, many of which deal with her pain and loss. I originally wrote a haiku for … Continue reading
A scent drifts through – Poem
A poem written for those that have lost loves, whether family, friend or lover. Little things can be trigger points. I’m sorry for your loss and pain and hope you find peace and comfort. A scent drifts through A … Continue reading
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