Thanks Wanda. Each of us grieve in our own way. I wrote this not long after the passing of my wife. I am in a good place now and she lives forever in my heart.

I just now saw this and wanted to thank you for sharing it. We never know what others are going through or how the loss of a loved one will affect us. Recently I have lost a few friends and its hard to get past it , nothing like losing a mate I am sure but the pain is there...You are a good friend to all and we all are here for each other...many hugs being sent your way my dear friend!

Thank you. I am in a good place now. I wrote this a few weeks after the passing of my wife. You can imagine I was pretty lost at that time. I am staying busy and being with friends and family makes everything wonderful.

I hope you're staying busy Greg, that helps with the loneliness...get a part time job, or volunteer somewhere.. when I'm really down, and can't get myself back to being happy, I go help others... in the mean time, heres....

Thank you. You are so right. The numbness first then the loss. It's a long process to heal.

I completely understand how you feel. The numbness first then the loss. Your poem tells it all.

Thank you. One of the hardest things to deal with is the loss of those we love.

Thank you. I thought it would be a good thing to repost it so everyone could see it too. So many of us have been through a lot the past few years.

Thank you. It took me a year to get through the grief after the loss of my wife. Between friends and family and seeing a grief counselor shortly after I wrote this. Always in my heart.

Beautiful poem Greg,  It's hard to find someone  you loved been passed away , the pain and sorrow cant bear to hold . 

Very nice!  The feelings come out clearly.  I'm glad you posted it so everyone can see it. 

Beautiful words..I'm listening to a vlog now on grief. The many kinds of grief. There are many losses in life. It's OK to talk about the loss as that helps us release built up feelings. Though we know the (person we were before the loss) is gone. Life does go on, so we must give it our All while we are here. And to be reminded too of the happy times that were a part of our life. Those are memories, and no one can take them away.