I used to be good at math.
Now, the numbers get tangled up
With tax brackets and grief
Falling from my family tree
To cover the ground
Like dried up stars.
I have so much to be thankful for.
So much to be thankful for.
So much to be thankful for:
A good man who loves me
Who came before my father died,
That retirement gives me time
To deal with all this….
Is this just another wave of grief?
Holidays on the horizon?
Feeling my feelings more easily?
Now that I don’t have to be strong
All the time?
Is it just grief and the new role
as the senior family member
Against the backdrop of
All I have to be thankful for.
All I have to be thankful for.
All I have to be thankful for.
It must be time for a gratitude list.
…
(I started writing this Monday night and feel better now with some perspective.)
November 9, 2017 at 1:11 am
Hope it gets better for you β€β€
November 9, 2017 at 10:07 am
Thanks,Sarah. It is.The waves are coming further apart and usually not as big.
November 9, 2017 at 3:12 am
I think sunshine is just around the corner π Have a good week!
November 9, 2017 at 10:12 am
Thanks, Praj. I know it is! π You, have a good week, too. β€
November 9, 2017 at 3:23 am
Perhaps the writing helped. I hope so
November 9, 2017 at 10:13 am
Yes, it did. Thank you, Derrick.
November 9, 2017 at 7:04 am
Indeed, writing is like a therapy.!
Have a good day.πΈπΈ
November 9, 2017 at 10:14 am
It definitely is! Thank you very much.
November 9, 2017 at 12:00 pm
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November 9, 2017 at 8:29 am
Mmm, I sympathize with you. I am glad the writing seems to have helped. A positive perspective is hard to match with grief. Sending you ((((HUGS))))
November 9, 2017 at 10:16 am
Thank you, Joey. The writing does help. And so do the hugs. β€
November 9, 2017 at 10:52 am
Good morning friend
You are stronger than you know. What you are feeling is what we all feel, a good thing, the blessing is we can feel. There are some many empty hearted people, it gives me every opportunity remember how blessed my life is.
I can see you smiling today. Another great feeling we get to enjoy.
M
November 10, 2017 at 12:18 am
You can see very well to see me smiling. π Thank you for this loving wisdom, M.
November 10, 2017 at 12:21 am
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November 9, 2017 at 1:05 pm
Sometimes, JoAnna, it’s in our darkest moments that we find our strength. Hold on to blessings each day brings and that good man in your life. A big hug β€
November 10, 2017 at 12:41 am
Thank you, Rosaliene. I will do exactly that. Feeling blessed. Big hug back. β€
November 9, 2017 at 3:32 pm
I’m sorry you’ve suffered loss but just tonight I read an interesting passage how our grief is an important part of being human. Sometimes our cultures deny real grief and then despair and depression set in. You seem to be bearing up to this and being so honest to share the waves with us. Take care.
November 10, 2017 at 12:53 am
Thank you very much for this encouragement. I am getting better at feeling my feelings and accepting reminding myself that the waves come and go.
November 9, 2017 at 5:41 pm
Beautiful Joanne. I’m enjoying your book tremendously by the way. Xoxo
November 10, 2017 at 12:54 am
Thank you, Meg. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my book! π
November 11, 2017 at 12:04 pm
Sometimes climbing back up to a higher frequency is difficult, because it is easy to get lost in the densities of this life. Thank you for this.
November 11, 2017 at 9:40 pm
There’s always a way back up, even if it takes a while to find it. You are most welcome.
November 14, 2017 at 9:33 pm
Keep writing dear,it will sooth your mind and soul π.
November 14, 2017 at 11:32 pm
Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. I know it’s true. β€
November 16, 2017 at 12:40 pm
Keep riding your waves dear JoAnna.. They may often crash upon the shore, but they recede again and while you may find movement in the sand. Your feet are firmly planted for you are stronger than you know.. Sending Love.. β€
November 16, 2017 at 5:31 pm
Thank you, Sue. The good thing about getting older is knowing that the waves come and go, and that I am strong. Your recognition of this warms my heart. β€
November 18, 2017 at 8:05 am
π xxx
November 24, 2017 at 5:36 am
Dear JoAnna, thanks for sharing – writing is so cathartic and it is important to acknowledge grief in this way. I have a poetry blog here on WordPress and today’s poem is about grief in case you have time to look? Wishing you a relaxing weekend, Sam π
November 24, 2017 at 4:58 pm
Thanks, Sam. I appreciate the support very much. Will go over to your blog to read your poem.
November 25, 2017 at 3:09 am
Thanks JoAnna π