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Creed for Grief

my heart aches with intense emotion
allow me the dignity of grieving in my own way
though my grief may be swift or lengthy
Give me time to accept that God has called him home
I must find comfort with my own loss, on my own

When others leave me to my sorrow
be there for me, dont set limits on my grief
my profound pain must heal at my own pace
What is right for you, may take longer for me
Respect the difference and give me space

Let me speak his name, tell his story
though my reflections are suspended in time
they are the healing balm for my pain
I have reserved a special place in my heart
to lock in the chrished memories of his spirit

Understand my sudden wash of tears
they are the raindrops of life's adversities
and they create a rainbow of promise within me
I must remind myself of God's assurance
That at our journey's end we will meet again

Above all, be patient as I mend
Each celebration reminds me of other times,
I may need 4 seasons or more, before I find peace
Each day brings me closer to triumph over death
Please let me grieve in my own way

When inner acceptance comes, then I will know
that I conquered! There is victory over the grave
no one else can take away my treasured memories
or my chrished keepsakes of the living soul
who once was part of me, and still lives on within me.
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Grief that was wonderful...and it says it all.