GRIEF POEM PAGE
Poetry As Therapy

Grief poem

"There is no grief like the grief that does not speak."    --- Henry Wadsworth      Longfellow (1807-1882)

Writing about painful experiences is key to successful recovery. If journal writing is not your bag, try your hand at poetry... yes, you! Writing poetry taps into your own private creativity. There is just something about the free, unstructured expression of emotions that writing poems provides...

*Don't miss the link to our inspiring collection of poems about grief and loss at the bottom of this page.
 

                           

Grief poem...

Paul McCartney returned to his poetic roots by publishing a collection of poems and song lyrics entitled "Blackbird Singing". It includes poems and lyrics from 1965-1999, many of which cannot be read without hearing Beatle melodies in your mind. But try to look at them all from a poetic standpoint, and you are in for a treat.

The book closes with poems dedicated to Paul's late wife, Linda, who died of breast cancer in 1998. These memorial poems are tender and startlingly honest. Would you like to read an interesting article about the mistake Paul made after Linda died? The McCartney Love Story.
 

                           

Grief poem...

Cathy Sosnowsky, a college English instructor, produced a beautiful volume of poetry following the accidental death of her son Alex. Although a slim volume, "Holding On: Poems for Alex" speaks eloquently to the heart of any bereaved parent.

You too can find comfort, expression, connection and healing through the creative outlet known as poetry. Express your own thoughts and feelings in your own way. You can keep your poems private by writing them in a personal journal if you like.

Or, you can easily submit your own personal grief poem here at our website. There's just something comforting in letting the world know about your pain in this way. You can use a stage name if you don't want to use your own.

I suggest that you first write your poem on paper or type it into a simple word processor like Notepad. Then you can take your time and get it just right. Find a photo to go with it... it can be of anything, your lost beloved, or a beautiful outdoor scene. It really adds to your webpage. Then, enter it all into our simple form below. Read poems others have written and then give it a try yourself. Might be just the thing you need...