“It takes strength to make your way through grief, to grab hold of life and let it pull you forward.” – Patti Davis Today’s poem is a deeply personal and emotional exploration of grief, anger, and loss. For the first time, I’ve attempted to write a lyric poem. This particular piece was born out of […]
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“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” – Mitch Albom For today’s challenge, I wrote a poem that touches on a deeply personal subject: the grief of losing a father too soon and the heartache that comes through all the “firsts” he never got to witness. From the first wedding in the family to holding
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“Words are not enough to express the unconditional love that exists between a mother and a daughter.” – Caitlin Houston Today’s poem is a deeply personal one. I wrote it as a letter to my daughter, a conversation with her in the future. It’s a reflection of all my hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the
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