Not Always Winter

orchidee



Brrrr! It's cold emotionally at times

Here with us at present

Or for any going through grief

It won't forever be Winter though

 

I feel more upset at times at other's grief

Or some sentiment or condolence

Starts me - starts us - weeping a bit

 

We're experiencing it at the loss of my Dad - 

A father, grandfather, and great-grandfather

 

You'll know the grief, if you've experienced it

We did over 25 years ago

When our beloved Mum departed

And so have some relatives

Where both their parents have now departed

 

It's not forever dark either

With a Christian faith to hold to

To share it, at least a bit where we can

With one another

 

A Funeral Thanksgiving Service?

Can the two be combined somehow?

It may a be a while yet

Relatives to inform, to arrive

From different places of the country, etc

 

But it won't be gloomy, depressing, downcast

It's the best thing to hold to

The only thing really - 

A Christian faith - Humanist things are not enough

Though there's much human help and support too, of course

 

One said - Christianity

Not a crutch to lean on

To hold us up, lest we stumble

But it's the ground to stand on

A rock - the Rock....

Jesus has been all the way before us

 

There's massive comfort

God, the source of all comfort

Yet comfort is sometimes used

In the sense of 'discipline, strengthening,' etc

 

'Rest in Peace, and Rise in Glory'

Dear departed one.....

 

We're not millions of years old really

But in our Cuckoo Land

Goldfinch and I are - and you too?

It's quaint

Just humour us! (heehee)

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 18th, 2024 02:44
  • Comment from author about the poem: Some more personal thoughts.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Neville



    I am sure, or at least suspect that between your faith and your passion for writing you will find some solace in the wake of your recent devastating loss .. Neville

    • orchidee

      Thanks Neville.

    • Cassie58

      Your grief will soften in time, though the going at the beginning of the journey is so incredibly painful. Your faith will guide you through, of that I feel certain. Good to read your thoughts here Orchi. Have as good a day as possible under the sad circumstances.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Cassie.

      • sorenbarrett

        Nicely said Orchi and I'm sure that your faith will carry you through. Bless you and yours through these times

        • orchidee

          Thanks SB.

        • Tony36

          Great write

          • orchidee

            Thanks Tony.

            • Tony36

              You're welcome

            • Accidental Poet

              Loss is temporarily at hand, but reunion will most definitely yours. Smile for your dad, for the time spent with him in your lives. 🌹

              • orchidee

                Thanks AP.

              • Thomas W Case

                Beautiful.

                • orchidee

                  Thanks T.

                • Goldfinch60

                  Very fine words Orchi, as you know |I will be with you as I have been since the beginning of time.

                  Andy

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks Andy. How long has it been now? When was the beginning of time? Are we older than the Earth itself?!

                  • Tom Dylan

                    Such a moving piece, Orchi. As you say your faith is your comfort, and your poetry too. Take care.

                    • orchidee

                      Thanks Tom.



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