Grief

“Sometimes the healing hurts more than the wound.”

One struggles with the weight of grief

That crashes with the force of a tsunami 

Wave after wave of intense feelings 

Of loss

Of sadness 

Of longing

It’s difficult to breathe 

When in the clutches of this faceless demon 

Focus is absent when overwhelmed with this misery

Grasping at straws and telling one’s self this will pass

 

The malady has lingered much too long 

When will my wound heal

When will my heart stop aching 

When will I be myself again 

Practicing self-care and compassion has not helped

I’m told that one can’t hurry grief, that it’s a process 

Yet this process has loitered in the shadows 

I’m no longer myself

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Soren]

Time drags in such situations. A most powerful poem and feelings that we all have felt make this not only personal but a shared experience. A sad but lovely write

[MCS]

Soren, thank you for these words. We all have our trails.

[Dylan Macadham]

A Powerful piece, Mary, every word counting, the last line hitting like a brick.
'Get-thru-its', as I call these dark times, sadly only heal with time. I think of it as living side-by-side with them for their duration, until they subside.

[MCS]

Before the pandemic had a name I lost way too many beautiful souls during those dark days. One couldn’t even carry out any form of service to say good and aid in healing. At some point I will write about those dark days of the soul, I just can’t face yet. Most days I’m okay and then it hits and the cycle starts up. Thank you, my friend.

[Dylan Macadham]

Yes, Covid had dark times and restricted so many things, and changed norms, not all of which have come back, sadly. Have a nice weekend Mary :)

[MCS]

You do the same :)
Thank you

[John the Baptist]

Grief usually is a process that eventually works itself out. But some griefs go on far beyond what is normal. For these, treatment is needed.

[MCS]

Even with that its still a long road

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful and poignant work. I relate.

[MCS]

Thomas, thank you for your comment, I'm sorry to hear you know how this goes.