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Grammar of Grieving

6/29/2017

8 Comments

 
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​In grieving,
old language
requires new effort.

I no longer am her daughter.
I was.

She no longer has a smile.
She had.

We no longer are.
We were.

But, still  
there are cardinals,
their red wings flashing
like a heartbeat
retracing her flight.

8 Comments
Lori frederick
6/30/2017 00:43:22

This brought tears to my eyes. My heart is breaking for you. I understand how raw your feelings are too.
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It has been 12 years since my Dad passed. I still say "I wonder if my Dad knows what to do, and I pick up the phone". When Jamie can't figure something out with the house. And my sister and I still feel like abandoned orphans, constantly looking for him.

I wish I could just pop over, make you some tea, and we could snuggle. I am far away, but my heart is close. And I send my love to you.

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Donna
6/30/2017 07:14:08

Thank you Lori. 12 years... I know you miss your das every single day. Thank you for your beautiful words here.

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Sandra Heska King link
6/30/2017 10:32:28

Cardinals! Red hope.

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Donna Falcone
6/30/2017 11:09:37

Red hope! Yes.
My yard is crazy with cardinals and so now we are putting our their favorite seeds so that they will bring their friends. Cardinals were Mom's favorite bird, too, I think. Well, one of them. She loved the birds so much. Thank you for stopping by, Sandra. :)

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Wendy Mauro
6/30/2017 13:56:22

Oh my, just beautiful. You say so much in so few words. I love this.

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Donna Falcone
6/30/2017 15:28:54

Wendy, thank you for your beautiful words. I'm glad you came by. xo

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Sandra Longthorp
7/3/2017 20:24:52

Have you published any of your poems? This one reminds me of Mary Oliver's work. I love the poem and my heart breaks for you.

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Donna Falcone
7/3/2017 22:05:58

Hi Sandra, I have had a few published poems - mostly I share here on my blog and in my newsletter. ;) You can join the list here on the site under "JOIN" if you're interested.

I've recently become familiar with Mary Oliver and I love her work. Thank you for the amazing compliment. And thank you for your kind words of sympathy.

Donna

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