First new chapter

So everyone I’m back.

A new journey, a new focus, filling in the huge hole Ken left in my life.

This blog is I hope going to be a bit different, sharing my experiences of grief but also I hope showing that there is a life after death.

Please hold my hand, there are challenges ahead.

I’m writing again because so many have asked me to. Seems my almost daily blogging was very much a part of the routine of others.

I’m not absolutely certain for sure that I’m ready, but as it was pointed out to me a few days ago my writing isn’t just for you, it’s for me too, and I have to admit I’ve missed it.

So where to start?

Probably with the poem I wrote to myself at the end of May.

Managing Time

There’s a strange sense of disquiet ,

That keeps sweeping through me,

I should be doing something. 

Years of routine, 

Clock watching, 

Managing time,

Suddenly there is an abyss.

And I’ve a desire to fill the void,

Yet a slump in energy.

Everything takes effort, 

And my resources are more depleted 

Than I realised. 

It’s early days,

Some seem to expect more 

But I’ve given all I can for now.

Linda be still,

Be patient, 

Feel what you feel 

I know I just have to let each wave wash over me,

The tides of time.

Progression from the past,

To present,

And into the future.

Every thing on the horizon a little hazy

But I suppose as expected,

I need to navigate slowly

Accept and adapt

Without fear.

………………….

Just reading this back I realise how already I’m making progress, more able than I could ever have thought a month ago. Already my brain is beginning to dilute the trauma and I’m feeling stronger.

I may not communicate as often on this platform. My story might not be of any interest to anyone, but just maybe it will help others in a similar situation know they aren’t alone.

Anyway I’ve subscribed for a year, so we will see how it goes for all of us.

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