When grief and loss slowed my dance
you were there
not to dance for me
but to sooth the chill
to kiss my soul better
so that once more
I danced
could find words and warmth
live again
Copyright © 2020 Kim Whysall-Hammond
The Cheesesellers Wife
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To have someone share that dance with is comforting…..
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Yes, I am very fortunate.
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Wonderful words
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Thank you Chitkala
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😁
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Eloquently written, Kim. Grief needs the partner of silent presence, more than anything.
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Indeed
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I remember now… didn’t you also lose a child? I lost my younger son almost 3 years ago so my empathy is deep. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you need to move on, to put a time limit on your grief. It knows no bounds, this loss of a child. 💗
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We lost a baby daughter in 1996. We now have two adult sons. So many people assume that they replaced her.
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Kim, thought I had replied to this. My condolences again (it’s never too late). And yes, there’s no “replacing” a lost child.
Sorry I’m behind reading blogs again. Will get caught up eventually.
Take good care.
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I’m always behind on reading blogs, so no worries. Although maybe we should all keep in touch more frequently over the next month or so?
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Yes, a good idea. I worry about everyone. Hope you and yours are staying well.
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We have a holiday to Istanbul booked and paid for, leaving on Wednesday. Not at all sure we want to go now…..
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What a shame if you can’t go. I don’t blame you for having trepidations. Hope there’s a safe way you can go through with your plans. There’s so much uncertainty…. Just take care.
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A beautiful beautiful post
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Thank you, that is much appreciated. (your comment was lost in SPAM for a while, but I’ve rescued it!)
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