Tag Archives: Bereavement

Crescent Smile

Posted on May 28, 2017 by PookyH

[in memory of Grandpa, one year on] The crescent moon smiles down at me, Although my day was sad, A year since my Grandpa passed, A year less good than bad. I hide away in bed afraid Seek refuge in … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on June 20, 2016 by PookyH

The only thing we felt was love today; A love for life and a man, great. Today was void of pity, hurt or shame, The last thing on our minds was hate. We drank to you and toasted memories, Of … Continue reading →

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Remembering [Haiku]

Posted on June 2, 2016 by PookyH

Soft scented roses Share memories on the breeze Never forgotten. — Today marked ten years since I lost my grandmother. I visited her rose at the crematorium today. I like to think she’d be pleased that my grandpa’s funeral will … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Hugs [Haiku]

Posted on May 29, 2016 by PookyH

Folded in your arms I feel safe and warm and loved. The journey: worth it! — I drove 162 miles for a cuddle with close friends who have even more memories of my grandpa than me. 

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Missing You

Posted on May 18, 2016 by PookyH

How can you miss someone You’ve never met? Asked a friend, Who did not understand. We were parted by thousands of miles, But I still, Went to you, When I needed a hand. Your hand nestled in mine, I felt … Continue reading →

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Memories of John

Posted on November 9, 2015 by PookyH

[For John Adie on the day of his funeral] I knew just a small part Of this clever man, John, My friend’s Dad – whose stories Most always outshone, The books that I read or the films that I saw … Continue reading →

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Gone Too Soon

Posted on June 10, 2015 by PookyH

Time was short, But love was strong, Whilst you were cuddled tight. Taken from us, Far too soon, But not without a fight. In your short life, You were so strong, You fought To stay here longer, To nestle in … Continue reading →

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How Could You? (A poem to aid discussion about bereavement)

Posted on January 18, 2015 by PookyH

I can’t believe you left me. I can’t believe you’ve gone. I can’t believe you’ve gone and died, Now everything feels wrong. I can’t imagine smiling. I can’t imagine joy. I can’t imagine feeling like A normal girl or boy. … Continue reading →

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Another Day Without You

Posted on October 29, 2014 by PookyH

In my sleep it’s all alright again, I laugh, I run, I play, Then my 6am alarm sounds And I must face another day. Another day without you, With no saviour by my side, No companion to share anecdotes, You’re … Continue reading →

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Help Me to be a Better Friend

Posted on June 30, 2014 by PookyH

I don’t know how to be with you, I don’t know what to say. I want to be a help to you, But you push everyone away. I know that things are hard right now, And that you feel alone, … Continue reading →

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