Death Poem
In death we forget
What has passed
We have a chance
To see what’s vast
To look beyond
Our petty complaints
To live anew
Without restraints
To let bygones be bygones
To let past challenges go
To let kindness in
And return to flow
For in this transition
We reflect and mourn
Our brain rewires
Beyond our norm
We have a chance
To learn and adapt
To truly be human
We need a new map
Our companion has gone
But the journey continues
We must choose a direction
Without any excuses
In this way
We honour their passing
In truth we march
Authentically lasting
For that is the gift
Of sorrow and loss
We gather discernment
Despite the cost
We strive and seek
We do not yield
Their memory within
Our fighting shield
For if we wallow
We miss the meaning of life
Of birth and death
And overcoming strife
Forged by grief
With insights true
Time is fleeting
What will you do
Feel the pain
And look to the sky
Then ask yourself
What will you try
Be slow to start
But keep making the move
You’ll find a way forward
Into a new groove
Ask for help
Stop and talk now and then
It happens to us all
Even if we don’t know when
Beyond this moment
The sun will shine
Have faith till then
All love is divine
After recently losing a loved one quite suddenly, I have been eager to write a poem to reflect on this experience and incorporate a range of their expressions and insights in a poem. I hope it brings you comfort. With love, Sue Ellson 🙂
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Photo is of West Beach, Adelaide, South Australia on Saturday 2 August 2025.
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Oh, Sue, I love this. You truly have a gift for putting your experiences and feelings into words, in a way that resonates with others in a profound way. 🩷
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