Grief has tucked herself away
inside a pillowcase of tears
she sits alone
amidst the sorrow
of a hundred days and nights
that pass as shadowed memories
in an empty space.
No laughing voices
warm the air
cold winter
never has a spring
when death comes stalking
with a frozen face!
(I am heading out tomorrow for my friend's funeral.
see you all next week, take care and be well.)
i hope the travel goes well...
ReplyDeletei am sorry for your loss...
grief has a way of making whatever season
all the colder...
Thank you, Brian.
DeleteTravel went well but the grief has hit me very hard!
I hope all goes well tomorrow.
ReplyDeletePlease remember...I am here for you if ever you need me...and you are always in my thoughts...
Hang on in there, dear friend:)
xoxoxo
You are so kind, Ygraine... thank you so much for the caring words.
DeleteThey mean so much!
xoxo
I am so, so sorry angel,you write the grief so well, I feel it . God Bless your friend and may she be in heaven looking after you, your poem made me tear up 'shadowed memories in an empty place' is a real heart-breaker,please, please angel look after yourself, I'm with you in spirit hugs and love xoxoxo don't hesitate to call should you need someone to talk too, I am always here for you my sweet angel
ReplyDeleteLorraine,
DeleteIt was wonderful to just now talk with you, gosh, can you believe we spoke over an hour?
That is a 'record' for you... ha, ha!
I know how much you care and that so helped me with all the grief I am going through!
I sure am blessed to know you and call you "Friend" and you are a true friend!
Reading your words here have also helped me and I thank you!
Love you ,always xo xo
Travel safe, dear Margie, and if you need a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on, I am here for you. Warm hugs and love to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much dear Linda for the kind words!
DeleteWarm hugs and love back at you.
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your friend, dear Margie.
ReplyDeleteYour tender thoughts tell of your sorrow in a beautifully thoughtful way.
Talbot Jennings said..."Friend, the finest word in any language."
Be safe and Be Well~
xoxoxo
Jan
i couldn't help myself oh Jan, that will mean so much to her....you are missed beyond belief xoxoxo
DeleteAngel, forgive my intrusion, I know you're in a lot of pain and I love, just thought I'd say hi to Jan while I can
Many thanks Jan for the visit , so good to see you here!
DeleteYour kind words are much appreciated!
xo xo
Lorraine , you could never be an intrusion ... love you dear girl...
Wonderful words, this description for such times.. Sorry for the loss.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anthony!
DeleteI do so appreciate your visit and comment.
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ReplyDelete...and the poem is right for such event. Wishing healing for the family and comfort for you.
ReplyDeletePeaches, thank you!
DeleteIt's been a very hard time for so many and my heart is quite broken!
oh thats so sad, SO sorry for the loss of your friend dear Margie :(
ReplyDeletesending big hugs
Summer, thank you dear lady.
DeleteBig hugs to you!
Be safe as you go, have peace while you are there and in the days to come. Keeping you in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bonnie.
DeleteI appreciate you keeping me in your thoughts.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Margie. My deepest sympathy to you and all her loved ones.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Martha.
DeleteThis is a very difficult time for me and I am struggling with such a great loss!
I am so sorry about the loss of your friend. Your words are so beautiful and poignant. You express your feelings with such loving grace.
ReplyDeleteLisa, you are such a dear!
DeleteThanks so much for the kind words!
Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. You described grief well in your poem--it's so sad.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Bethany for the thoughtful comment!
DeleteIt means a lot!
My poem was sad and it made me shed many tears but the tears help to heal.
darn - it's a beautiful but sad poem and i'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Winter and gray days make it even more depressing if that's possible.
ReplyDeleteSandy, thank you for the caring words.
DeleteThey are appreciated!
So sorry for your loss. You captured the feeling well in your poem.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Daisy.
DeleteMy loss is a great one!
Adieu, you might say
ReplyDeleteAdieu, from your friend
We will meet again
For we are all immortal.
I wish you well my friend,
Goodlife
Robert, my friend, we have known each other for a long time now.
DeleteThat is a good thing and your words gave me comfort!
Thank you!
Goodlife ... be well...
So sorry to hear this! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you, ladyfi.
DeleteIt's been a hard time for me and knowing others care does help!
Hugs back!
Thank you all so very much for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteI am heading to the airport now , and praying for strength over the next few days.
I am truly grateful to all of you that stopped by and let a comment.
It helps to know that there are caring souls like all of you care about me!
This is such a very difficult time for me and my heart is broken over the loss of my friend!
Off I go ....
I will reply to each one of you when I get back home.
Hugs and love to all of you.
Margie
My heartfelt condolences to you Margie, take good care of yourself... and have safe travel... xox
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Cat for the caring words!
Deletexo
I am so sorry, Margie, for the loss of your friend. My heart is with you.
ReplyDeleteVesper, thank you so much!
DeleteI am touched by your words!
Hugs to you as you grieve, Margie.
ReplyDeleteBarb, I felt your hugs and they are returned!
DeleteThank you!
Margie sending you big healing hugs and lots of love! I am so sorry for your loss!
ReplyDeleteStacy, thanks dear!
DeleteLove and hugs back!
Beautiful and sad words. My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend...
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you so much, Keith.
DeleteI appreciate that!
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your words are beautiful...
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Sharmon.
DeleteSo kind of you!
Very sorry to read of your loss, Margie. You're in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteMichael, your prayers are so appreciated.
DeleteMany thanks on the kind words!
praying for you...angel
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Lorraine. xo
DeleteThinking of you dear Margie.
ReplyDeleteSummer, you are such a kind person!
DeleteThank you for the 2nd visit and thinking of me, it means a great deal. xo
Here's sending you and your loved ones lots of hugs.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Oh, thanks so much, ACIL...
DeleteI so appreciate the hugs ..
Hugs back to you!
succinct empathy
ReplyDeleteso sad your friend has passed on
Many thanks, Lorraine.
DeleteI so appreciate your visit!
Blessings on your trip my friend. I know that you will be a wonderful source of comfort in this sad time.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ceil
Ceil,
DeleteI know I was able to comfort but my loss has hit me so hard and my heart is so broken but I have my best friend (my husband) to help with all my grieving.
I am blessed to have him!
Thank you for caring!
when i read this i feel a painful soul...............
ReplyDeleteAmita,
DeleteIndeed, I am truly pained over the loss of my friend!
My heart has been broken!
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ReplyDeleteGingi,
DeleteThanks for asking.
Things are hardly okay but my heart will heal in time!
The good memories are a source of comfort!
So sorry to hear about your friend Margie. sending you a big hug.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cindy.
DeleteHugs back ...so nice to see you here again!
Alexandra, your kind words mean so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Hugs back to you!