Facing the ultimate truth

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It's not easy to bid goodbye
to the soul who has left our side;

No words can soothe or aid
the person who's been bereaved 

A cruel reminder of the eternal truth-
after life, comes always death
leaves the griever in despair
asking God, "is it fair?" 

Denial, grief, anger and acceptance
all follow a natural succession

but he who leaves us to be with Him
tells us to be brave and strong within

It takes a while; 
only time can travel the mile
to teach the aggrieved to come alive,
and start again with a smile

18 comments:

  1. so true...a good one

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  2. Sad but true :( Especially if it was untimely .. There can be nothing more cruel .. Even if it is expected because of something like a long illness, each person who departs leaves behind a huge gaping hole.

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    1. yes, with untimely death, its more difficult to come to terms. Though, with a long illness, you are at peace somewhere knowing that this could be the best possible end. Either way, the void will be there.

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  3. it never is easy to say good bye to anyone in my case ..

    great poem

    Bikram

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    1. True, Bikram, final goodbyes are always difficult,

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  4. Uma, lovely expression.. Very good..

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  5. Loved the way you have embraced the whole thing. The last verse kept me hooked for a while especially.

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    1. thank you, Keirthana..nice to see you here after long.

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  6. So true yet difficult to accept and move on. Nice one.

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  7. Lovely writing Uma! Hope the bereaved gets the strength to deal with it.

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    1. thanks, Aparna..yes, I pray for her too!

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