The Power Of Poetry
A few days ago, you wrote a poem to your mother from the inner child, today I want you to write your mum a poem from your adult self. It can be as long or as short as you wish.
Poetry is a beautiful way of expressing your feelings. Don’t get caught up in the poem having to rhyme, just let the words come to you. You may want to sit in silence for a little while for inspiration to write the poem. Be creative and let it flow.
May I share: I have written a few poems about my mother since her death. It definitely has helped me express the pain living in my heart.
Writing poetry is a wonderful way of expressing inner feelings using words. Grief has a language of its own and poetry gives words to the unique language. It helps give some of your pain a voice.
Below is a poem that I wrote about sitting by my mum’s bedside as she was dying.
I sat by her bedside
I sat by her bedside, day and night
I felt a pain deep in my heart
Because someday soon
She was going to part
She was weak and frail
Scared and afraid
She whispers words with sincerity
That she wanted to stay
She had a family
And many friends too
Who wished and waited
For her to pull through
She didn’t make it
She died today
As she found her way
To that peaceful place
We call home
I miss her, you know
In so many ways
I wish she found the strength
To stay a few more days
But she couldn’t do it
She was ready to go
Yet, sadly, I’m left here
Missing her so.
