God’s Lavender: Poetry and Grief
Patricia Freudenberg
Principal Owner and Partner at Miss-U-Gram with expertise in End Of Life Coaching
God’s lavendar grows under bright moonlight, in contemplation,?like the poets of the night.?Fragrance flows?and continues growing,?yet who declares?where it’s going??All its efforts and medicinal tasks,?knowing that this too shall pass. Yet forever will continue to infinity and beyond, miraculous osmosis,?which begins at every dawn.?It’s the mystery of transformation?and the mystery of life,?so let’s be thankful to our Lord and let go of all your strife.
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Reflections on Poetry and Grief: The Transformative Power of Words
Poetry has long been a sanctuary for the grieving heart, a place where pain is met with expression and sorrow is woven into verses of understanding. In my poem, God’s Lavender, I reflect on the quiet resilience of nature, the mysteries of transformation, and the boundless presence of divine grace. Just as lavender flourishes under the moonlight, healing unfolds in its own time, carried by an unseen force beyond our comprehension.
Grief is often an uncharted journey, but poetry serves as both a map and a lantern, guiding us through darkness and revealing the beauty within our wounds. With each word, we shape our experiences, transforming pain into power, one verse at a time. Like the scent of lavender drifting beyond its origin, our emotions, when expressed through poetry, reach beyond us, touching others and creating a ripple of healing and connection.
This month, I invite us all to reflect on poetry’s role in our healing journeys. Let us embrace its rhythm, its vulnerability, and its ability to turn suffering into strength. May we find solace in its flow and gratitude in its lessons, knowing that, like God’s lavender, our experiences—however fleeting—carry eternal significance.
Disclosure of Sentiment:
These reflections serve as an offering of hope, a reminder that through poetry, we can honor grief while stepping into the transformative power of healing. Poetry is not merely an artistic form; it is a sacred space where emotions are acknowledged, released, and renewed. Let us surrender to its grace, allowing our words to be both the balm and the bridge that lead us toward peace.
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