Grief Writing

[Sandy Lender]

I don't remember which tortured soul said this, but someone told the world that artists create their best when they're in pain.​

This past week, I lost a dear pet water turtle who had been with me since she was a mere quarter-size hatchling in 1988. She went to college with me, stayed with me through a ridiculous marriage, moved across a country with me, and was that constant shelled companion through more than three decades of life.
There's a hole in my world now.
And I've been writing poetry like a FIEND since I discovered Tuesday morning that she'd passed during the night.
I'd rather not have this kind of motivation but I recognize what it is.
And I share this space with any other writers/poets who have experienced grief writing...

 

[DLambert]

So sorry for your loss. May the poetry be solace.

 

[Leslie]

I don't remember which tortured soul said this, but someone told the world that artists create their best when they're in pain.​

This past week, I lost a dear pet water turtle who had been with me since she was a mere quarter-size hatchling in 1988. She went to college with me, stayed with me through a ridiculous marriage, moved across a country with me, and was that constant shelled companion through more than three decades of life.
There's a hole in my world now.
And I've been writing poetry like a FIEND since I discovered Tuesday morning that she'd passed during the night.
I'd rather not have this kind of motivation but I recognize what it is.
And I share this space with any other writers/poets who have experienced grief writing...

I am so sorry for your loss. Our pets are so important. When my last dog died, I felt like part of me did as well. It is good that you are using this time and pain in positive ways.

 

[Cristininha]

I'm sorry for your loss. It's so sad to lose a pet. I lost my dog a few years back and understand the heartache.

 

[RJ Garside]

I don't remember which tortured soul said this, but someone told the world that artists create their best when they're in pain.​

This past week, I lost a dear pet water turtle who had been with me since she was a mere quarter-size hatchling in 1988. She went to college with me, stayed with me through a ridiculous marriage, moved across a country with me, and was that constant shelled companion through more than three decades of life.
There's a hole in my world now.
And I've been writing poetry like a FIEND since I discovered Tuesday morning that she'd passed during the night.
I'd rather not have this kind of motivation but I recognize what it is.
And I share this space with any other writers/poets who have experienced grief writing...

Hi @Sandy Lender,

I am so sorry for your loss. Pets are truly amazing. They are loyal and loving, and when they leave our world there's definitely something missing.

Sending you healing hugs.

RJ

 

[AmberELM]

I'm sorry you lost your pet turtle.

 

[Jennifer Mack]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Sandy. I just saw this today. Love for your little turtle and how much she meant to you gives you the inspiration to write about your feelings. I have lost pets over the years, they give us so much love and joy no matter what they are. Best wishes.

 

[Denny Side]

@Sandy Lender I am sorry for your loss of your beloved turtle. Thirty years is a long time to be in your life.

I can understand how you can grief write. I started to write during a stressful time in my life.

Denny