Hidden Stage of Grief

by Lioness   Jan 19, 2012


They say
that in life
there are five stages
of grief;

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression and
Acceptance

Most of which I had endured
since you were taken
from me so suddenly

I kept wondering,
how I could grieve for you,
when I could not believe
you were gone

Furious

I begged for the lord
to take me instead

I was lost and
in a dark place -
without you

Perhaps
it was my refusal
to accept your departure
that I stumbled upon
the hidden stage
of grief...

Death

for I knew
that when you had died
there was nothing left for me
to live for

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  • 12 years ago

    by yogi73

    Loss is an unfortunate part of life. I think this poem expresses that sadness and loss in a very tangible way. thanks for sharing

  • 12 years ago

    by Lonely Rider

    /I kept wondering,
    how I could grieve for you,
    when I could not believe
    you were gone

    //
    I loved these lines the most. Bacause it's so true. it makes the reader to ponder on the meaning.
    It's tough to realize the loss of someone special. The truth dawns slowly but painfully.

    /to accept your departure
    that I stumbled upon
    the hidden stage
    of grief...

    Death

    // that's so touching ... though I strongly believe in movin on but I can understand how tragic it can be... the thoughts of death would definitely cross the mind.

    beautiful ending.

  • 12 years ago

    by Dark Impulses Of Jenna

    Wow this poem is amazing. It really speaks to the reader. Anyone who has lost someone close to them will relate to this.

    This poem must have been so hard to write because it is so true. I can only praise you for writting such a deep piece.

    What I liked most about this poem was that it was so raw and gripping.

    I honestly have no cirtique to offer you. The only tip I could possibly give you is to keep up the good work.

    This poem is excellent

    5/5

  • 12 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Lioness-

    You have touched every heart that reads this precious, powerful, and emotional poem... I don't think there is anything that I can say that others above have not said....

    I'm going to express to you only this:
    When we write, it is our way of releasing the thoughts within... and it is a true gift when we can touch the reader... and help them as well...

    thank you...

  • 12 years ago

    by Michael Esquivel

    This poem is amazing! So good

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