Grief comes in waves Poem [Spoken Word, Irish, Quote, Poetry]

Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, grief also has physical, cognitive, behavioural, social, cultural, spiritual and philosophical dimensions. While the terms are often used interchangeably, bereavement refers to the state of loss, while grief is the reaction to that loss.

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I keep coming back to this. My dad passed a year ago and nothing has captured the feeling of grief so totally. Today, the waves are 100 feet tall.

[edmundpotrzeba]

This is the best thing iv heard on grief since my wife died 15 years ago. ❤️

[VelcroKittie]

I think this poem is also extremely relevant to going through a marriage breakup. Going through one at the moment myself and the pain at times is just unbearable. I am very fortunate that our marriage was (and still is) filled with so much love that we can both navigate our way through the pain through love and always choose the loving response. It doesn't stop the waves of emotions that seem to hit you like a tonne of bricks, but the waves definitely come less frequently over time. Life is tough, but love is the light of the world.

[Jimmy-gkde]

Believe me when I say this poem speaks the truth, it does get better, it never goes away truly but time papers the cracks, then in time all the hurt will be replaced by all the good memories, not the ones when they suffered or were in pain ❤❤

[ellenchapman]

Grief wears many coats, though physical death is one of those, it is not the only form of grief there is. The loss of a loved one to an ideology that requires them to discard those who love them deeply, to the point where they feel the need to trash everything that was shared is equally devastating. Having known both kinds of loss, these words reach deep.

[GLING]

This is beautiful and so true. Perfect description of what grief feels like. I’ve felt it many times, unfortunately. The bad thing is that in order to heal after a loss you have to embrace the grief, don’t try to suppress or avoid it. If you do you’ll never get past it. It takes a long time and is very painful but one day you will start to feel better and it does get easier. Hang in there and never give up! Thank you for this! ❤️

[thercguy]

This poem is beyond perfect on capturing the feeling if grief

[Ironmanjr]

This is my reality right now. Thank you for finding the exact way to describe it. Having just lost our mom 2.5 years ago, the waves were starting to be 50-80 feet tall, but then we lost our dad this week... so back to just floating. The metaphor of waves for the periods of sadness with intervals for time to appreciate the cherished memories is exactly how it feels.

[seadawg]

I lost my wife, and my kids lost their mother, 2 months ago. Part of the time we’re just trying to hang on, a lot of the time we can’t believe the ship isn’t still sailing, sometimes we’re able to breathe and appreciate her presence and love and our gratitude.
Thank you for this poem.

[SisterSherryDoingStuff]

My father has also passed...and this poem really hits the nail on the head of grief. 💔❤‍🩹

[jn]

What a great analogy!! My wife of 38 years just passed 4 months ago. Having a hard time coping. This really gave me some hope. Thank you 🙏

[captainsukycannon]

I’m heading to cemetery just now.. I wanted to hear some poetry to nourish me, and I search for poems for grieving and this came up. It is you came up. I have been listening to you for awhile and find your words, your voice soothing and embracing. I nearly died of a broken heart 22 years ago… thank you dear one.. many thanks

[chriscox]

I miss my dad so much everyday. I love you dad xx

[cristinaleet-xpkc]

So beautiful and so sad at the same time 😢

[MelanieFromCanada]

My best friend died suddenly in my arms January 2023. Most days it feels more like drowning than floating. 💔

[teeh]

Oh my gosh this is so true! I felt like a tsunami of grief would suddenly wash over me and sweep me out. Unexpectedly…but then I managed to go with the flow and let the tears fall. I still get small waves but now they’re followed with a good memory . Thanks for this ❤🤗

[elainejacques]

That touched my heart so much, and brought a tear to my eye, as it brings back the sadness of
losing my son and partner, and being haunted by the loving times and sad memories 💙💙

[SimonWorsley-er]

Oh how well this captures griefs long storm! I lost an angel, a starlight from her shone love, wisdom, , clarity, joy, whatever I needed, she shone that way. My compass rose died nigh on two years ago now. I had lived in her blessed glow, for, for, my forever! I am still at sea dashed by waves, fewer, smaller, a little more predictable, survivable, but I still find living hard. Poetry has helped my healing and I would urge all who grieve to try it. It is not a harbour in the storm but it can help you see what you must do to forge a new path. After all that is what we all must do! Grief is after all the cost of love, its depth a balance for the joy you had! I wish you well on your rocky, stormy way.

[suzannebrady]

I lost my mother 27 years ago when I was 29. I have almost been without her as long as I had with her . I still miss my mom so much . She never got to see 3 of my four kids . My father died 3 years after my mom . He was 64 years old. I felt so alone, I was no one’s child anymore . My mom was an only child, my father had one sibling whom died a few years after my dad. Time softens the pain, but the “ waves” of sadness &grief still hit me hard.

[susanpower]

I live these crashing waves daily 💔 i miss you intensly my beautiful daughter Lisa-Marie who suddenly passed away 28th Dec 2019 aged 38yrs 💔😇💔 always in my thoughts..Forever in my brokenheart your Mum 💔😇💔😇💔