Today I believe in the power of mourning.
I believe in primal wails of a father giving a last embrace.
I believe in friends visiting in droves for a final goodbye.
Today I believe in the nurses' tender caring for the dying
gently combing her hair; tending to her every need.
Today I believe in the power of mourning.
I believe in the raw ache of a mother losing her daughter.
I believe in her unstoppable tears springing from a deep well of anguish.
Today I believe in a holding of the grieving, holding of sadness
holding of a sobbing body aching for a life that
will be no more.
Today I believe in the power of mourning.
I believe in the inspiration that comes from remembering.
I believe in coming together to bear memories of the one who passed.
Today I believe in the bonding of the living that allows
the releasing of the hand of the one who is loved into the hand of God.
the releasing of the hand of the one who is loved into the hand of God.
Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for
dedicating space and time for teachers and teachers of literacy to come
together to share ideas, practice and life experience.
WOW. WOW, just WOW.
ReplyDeleteLove, Dave
Deborah, this is so raw, real, and powerful. Thank you for sharing your belief in power of mourning. It is something to reflect upon before sleep. Peace to you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and powerful. I'm so sorry for the loss in your life. May the shared memories bring you comfort.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and powerful. I'm so sorry for the loss in your life. May the shared memories bring you comfort.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deb, for this lovely poem. To journey through loss is one of our most powerful experiences, isn't it? It binds us to each other and to the universe in inexplicable ways.
ReplyDeleteWow. That says it all about this slice of life. And you capture it beautifully and poignantly in a way that draws me right into that space. Sending love and peace to you all.
ReplyDeleteAnd all those varied things you include mean that each of us can choose that part of mourning that feels right. This is beautiful loving, Deb. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. 'The power of mourning' a beautiful expression.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing and very real poem. I believe in holding, holding, holding. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, and so powerful.
ReplyDeleteSo much love to you and yours, Deb. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMoving use of rhythm & memorable use of words. All gets to the core for all: our hearts.
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