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"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear." ~ C S. Lewis
Grief is a long and heavy coat
that winter cannot bear by itself.
It carries into the heat of summer
stealing youth's folly and it's wealth.
It tarries through to autumn
where November's rains turn to snow
and tears not yet fallen wait
for remembrance to let them go.
Time lightens it's ominous burden
yet it's garment never truly tears.
For grief is a long and heavy coat
that must be placed in God's loving care.
Linking with Imaginary Gardens for "The Tuesday Platform"
Hello beautiful Toads. :-)
The image of grief like a long and heavy coat is such a strong metaphor.. wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous---and true I think
ReplyDeleteCute, the actual bear in the picture, contrasting with the description of bearing grief in the poem. I love your "Consider this..." on the left side bar.
ReplyDeleteWell done! (And I removed that thing from my shoe)
ReplyDeleteA stately and very poignant poem. Grief certainly has a staying power. Thank you. k.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely thought, full of spiritual truth... Grief is indeed a load that can't be carried by the flesh alone. We must look beyond, reach for that which holds the world together, feed on that energy and try our best to find peace...
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written truth...Grief waxes and wanes for me. It always seems to be close.
ReplyDeleteGonna have to put this on my Pinterest. So insightful.
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