final Stage

Recently I am starting to experience another stage, hopefully the final, in my grieving process.

I did a quick search for what are the Stages of Grief.  They are listed as:  * denial, disbelief, numbness  * anger, blaming others   * bargaining   *depressed mod, sadness, crying   * acceptance, coming to terms.        The article says:  "These reactions do not occur in a specific order.  Not all of these emotions are necessarily experienced."

I must be entering the "ANGER, BLAMING OTHERS" stage.   Here is another poem that I wrote recently.  Writing poems seem to help me a great deal..... it makes really think of what I want to say and, of course, gets it on paper.

But You're Not Here

I forget the garbage

But you're not here.

I eat more junk food

But you're not here.

The pets need brushed

But you're not here.

Light bulbs need changing

But you're not here.

The barn needs repair

But you're not here.

The ponds need to be fished

But you're not here.

I seem constantly on the go

But you're not here.

Decisions to be discussed

But you're not here.

Mistakes have been made

But you're not here.

I'm so tired

But you're not here.

I am angry

Why aren't you here?

Comments

[amy]

Cindy, just wanted to tell you by reading your post has encouraged me. Thanks for posting your thoughts & poems.
Amy H.

[Janice]

Cindy, I'd say you are also in acceptance mode, bravo. It's wonderful to read your poetry. You are still often in my prayers.

Janice

[Matthew]

Cindy, It's been too long since I've been to visit your blog. I'm so sorry about your loss. Hang in there.

You are in my prayers.