Good feeling prevails in my life
Uplifting the sorrow that was there
In the passing of my loved one
Lying there released of her illness
Thus releasing me into a better place
Yet as these good feelings prevail, I feel guilty.
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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this yesterday, I was feeling so good in my life but my loved one had only left this earth a very short time ago.
- Category: Reflection
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Its a perfectly natural feeling to have and these things take time, even when we don't think they do. Its called grief and there is a process to go through. We both know full well what she would say. She would want you to be HAPPY.
Thank you for your kind words SC, you are undoubtedly correct in saying that Joyce would want me to be happy.
Andy
A fine write Gold.
I feel guilty sometimes, if 'whooping it up' at a church service (informal ones, that is!). Yet it's right and good to be doing it at that time.
Sometimes, a bit hypocritically maybe, one might think suddenly 'What about people starving in the world? etc'. But apart from thinking about them suddenly, one may hardly give them another thought. It may be just an excuse to make worshippers feel guilty for having a joyful time.
Digressing a bit in my other comment, but, yes, it's a Crow says, I would say too.
Thank you Orchi.
Andy
BRIAN HERE ~ Stil enjoying the relaxation aforded by half-term. I will be at work (PM) to ensure all my labs are OK for nest week. We have an excellent Team of Technicians and I will take some Cream Donuts for tea-break and *Staff Meeting* ! *Thank You for the Music* ! Love the mellow cello and haunting horn ~ wicked !
I guess we all feel guilty enjoying ourselves in the things of *Time& Sense* so soon after a Beloved One has passed over into the Spiritual Dimension. However if we had always done our very best for them (as you did for Joyce) being HAPPY is what SHE would have wanted ~ so you should never feel GUILTY. Joyce is now *At Peace* and so should you be ~ AMEN ! Its not really guilt ~ its an apprehension of being so HAPPY ! You are an inspiration and an encouragement to us Young Ones ~ AMEN !
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Thank you Brian, I am sure you, as are others are right about Joyce wanting me to be happy.
Andy
No, you shouldn't. That is exactly what she want for you.
Recommend a book for you. "A Grief Observed" by c.s.Lewis.
Thank you mandm, I am one of these people that can move on and many of my poems have shown that I have moved on during my wife's awful dementia. That chapter of my life has now closed and I know I am moving on but I occasionally feel the guilt of coming back to My Life and all will be well.
Andy
Sad that you wrote this piece about guilt. You have been so open about your feelings for your dearly departed and your relationship in the times when she was still shring your day to day, together.\
Though it's a strange word to use in such a loving relationship, she had become what might be described as a burden to your suffering emotions as you witnessed her demise.
Now that burden is lifted from you and the love remains. You know that if we had the answers to the afterlifre, she would be wishing you every happiness in your remaining years on this planet.
You are a spiritual man, you are treading the path as you should, your way. Let guilt be there for those who have committed a crime for you sir surely have not.
What a wonderful reply d a, tears started to form as I read your words. Thank you for your very kind words.
Andy
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