Essence of Grieving

Essence of Grieving

Grieving arises from more than death of a loved one. It can be triggered by such losses as divorce, job layoff, and financial setback. Use these poems as your guide for your own grieving. If you experience any loss, then come with me on a poetic journey.

My grieving process was triggered by deaths of both parents and especially my wife. Writing poetry helped me distill my experience down to its essence. Originally, I wrote to help myself and as a tribute to those who died. As my own journey progressed, my writings became focused on helping others.

Poetry is effective for grieving even if you have only a few minutes each day. You can focus on selected topics and still gain full benefit while reading only briefly. Join me in thoughts and feelings expressed in my poetry. Use this as your guide for your own process. I believe it captures the... Essence of Grieving.
                                             --Ed Gray

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SAMPLE POEMS | GRIEVING RESOURCES