Why Poems?

Poetry became a refuge for my grief, a way to navigate the turbulent sea of emotions that engulfed me after my husband died. The words flowed as though they were carrying away fragments of my sorrow, giving shape to my pain and allowing me to process the depth of my loss. Each verse was like a whispered conversation with him, a way to keep his memory alive and honor the love we shared. Through poetry, I found solace, strength, and a means to express the inexpressible.

These expressions formed yet another component of my wellness journey; a way to heal my heart, to dislodge the lump in my throat, to literally “throw up” the painful content in my gut that took up residence there.

I’ve shared a few of my favorite poems here, and hope that you might find them comforting or, at the very least, help you to process your own pain through reading them.