Bereavement

We will all go through a bereavement at some point in our lives and this will effect us in many different ways.  Some of us will cope better than others, it`s all down to our character.  

As it was a bereavement that started off my writing journey, I know how much poetry can help in these times of deep emotion.   The loss of a loved one or best friend can really knock us over. Major events around the world or wars or even the loss of our job can effect us too.  It`s how we cope with this, that will help us to rebuild ourselves and move on.

We are like pressure cookers, building up steam,  if the pressure is not released... there`s an explosion.  Emotion is the same for us at these sad times.  We also need to release some pressure. Writing down how we feel as a wonderful way to let off some of the pressure.  

It doesn`t have to rhyme, or make sense to others, whats important is, that it help you, the writer.  You could paint a picture of a special memory, in words that help you to remember. This helps you to keep them close to you in your heart.  
You could write about how the loss has really effected you, your feelings, sadness and how you felt about them and maybe how you see the world without them or what they did for you.

Over time your words will find a pattern, a rhythm that`s unique to you. Let it flow freely across the page and you will be amazed at how you feel when writing. The pressure has been released.

Finally one thing to remember, these are your words and your words alone. You can keep them as private as you want.  You do not have to share them at all.   I did, as I wanted to give something back for all the help I received after losing my husband and soulmate Steve.

Give writing a go....

Lissie