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Reflections on Grief – XIII
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Reflections on Grief – XIII |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Strategy of the Day Grief is enigmatic Familiarity with the game Should offer some clue Or hint which path Might lead to Ever illusive joy But there are always Pieces Missing from the puzzle It’s hard to win When your opponent Is master dissembler Harder still to win at life When there are no rules Ambiguity Becomes acceptable For the alternative is Hopelessness Intense scrutiny Leaves you knowing only That grief is But with forced smile And dry eyes You learn to pretend Step by painful step Towards a goal unseen You shuffle along Continued effort is mandatory To stop trying Is not an option Dedicated to a very dear friend who fills my thoughts and heart today. [This message has been edited by suthern (04-21-2009 11:32 AM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"Intense scrutiny Leaves you knowing only That grief" As Queen of the Wallow, I can attest to the truth of this. I have come to a place now, where I realize that grief is now a part of me, and oddly enough, once I gave myself permission to feel the pain, it lessened. You are dear lady, top ranked as one of my Pipheroes. A Steel Magnolia, for sure.  You...shine.  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Suthern, I really like your last strophe: "Continued effort is mandatory To stop trying Is not an option" You've got that right Hon. Bobby |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
awesome |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Suthern, very nice dedication. I'm sure your friend will love this one, Well done. Tracey |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
That is such a sad poem Ruth and when I started to read it, I thought this doesn't sound like Ruth. It was a happy relief to see you were writing about someone else and not yourself. I do feel sorry for the poor lady that inspired your post. Take care my friend, love. Lindsay |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Nice poem She's lucky to have you for a friendd. CM |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
serenity: I've noticed that phenomenon myself. *S* But... it takes time... and when the grief is new, it's hard to believe that time will lessen its grip. *S* Thank you so much! Bobby, 1slick_lady, Tracey & CM: Thank you so much! *S* Your responses mean a lot to me. *S* Lindsay: Actually... *S* This was about me... part of an entire series I wrote when trying to cope with losing many family members and several friends in a short 2 year span... an effort, I suppose, to understand this "thing" that seemed to have taken over my life. Quite a few of them are in the archives... I finally decided to quit inflicting them on my friends... just posted this one to let a friend know I know... and I'm here for them. *S* Thank you so much! |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Sorry to hear of your long heart, but this is a beautiful dedication. Lovely. Take care. Steve |
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Raindance Member
since 2009-02-07
Posts 120West Coast |
Yes, good strategy, this: But with forced smile And dry eyes You learn to pretend And you have learned that eventually that smile becomes genuine again. Your friend will see that in you. You have a good heart. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"Ambiguity Becomes acceptable For the alternative is Hopelessness" ...interesting concept...and, the ending is superb...nice write |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
This is a wonderful write, Ruth. I have previously read your poems on grief and am glad you were able to "write it out". Never truly "out" is it and as the wheel turns we're all exposed to grief at different times. What I'm trying to say is that if you feel it write it and there's bound to be someone who can benefit from your insight. Take care. Helen |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Suthern,Getting out of a grief situation is tough and expressing it is even tougher for few. Love the positivity in the end.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Here's a hug  ARCTIC WIND |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
Grief is the most personal of human emotions. It stifles regular thoughts and erects barriers to communication. You have captured it so well; a fine poem, to which all who have been there will relate. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you each and every one for your kind response. I appreciate you so much!! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful words from your heart...James |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Step by painful step Towards a goal unseen You shuffle along ------------------------------------------- As long as you are moving forward the sight of that goal gets closer as the goal itself does. The hidden goal is perhaps to offer a chance to find out who we have become and what we will do when we reach it. A wonderful write from you with some unique and by that I mean GOOD views. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
James & Mark: Thank you so very much, kind sirs. *S* Your responses mean a lot to me! *S* |
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