Dealing with Grief and Loss

The last few months , have lost friends , family and have struggled with the question why him , why so early , what to say to those who are left behind ......

Contemplating on this , these lines emerged

When the drop separates from the ocean , it grieves

It becomes one with the cloud , it expands , it grows

It plays with the wind , it travels …

The raindrops are the tears of the cloud ,

on seeing the disintegration of what was so painstakingly created

The raindrop meets the earth ,

it smiles as petrichor ,

reaches the river

The river dances along ,

sees many beautiful sunsets and sunrises ,

And reaches the ocean ,

the long journey has culminated ,

It is sad , on loosing its identity , its core

It meets its origin the ocean ,

 it expands , it grows

When the drop separates from the ocean it grieves ……

Death and grief are cycles which hide life , joy and hope ….

Healing is found in not bringing together what is broken or lost

Healing is found in growing and nurturing what is still whole…..