Publisher's Synopsis
The following poems are an homage to the journey of the soul, an exploration of the complex tapestry of grief, love, and memory that death weaves into the fabric of the living.
In these verses, we find a reflection of the myriad emotions that accompany us today. They are solemn yet hopeful, acknowledging the depth of our sorrow while gently reminding us of the indelible mark left by those who have passed. Through the open style of these poems, we are invited into a space of contemplation, where words flow freely, unbound by the strictures of rhyme, mirroring the unpredictable course of our thoughts and feelings in times of mourning.
These poems do not shy away from the gravity of our gathering but embrace it, offering a voice to our collective mourning and individual solitude. They speak to the soul's journey, to the enduring presence of love beyond the physical confines of this world, and to the light that those we have lost continue to shine upon our paths.
As we listen to or read these words, let us find within them a shared solace, a recognition of our grief, and a quiet hope. They are a tribute to the lives we are here to honor, a reminder that though they have left our physical world, their essence remains, woven into the stories of our lives, forever cherished and remembered.
Let these poems be a balm for the heart, a whisper of comfort in the midst of sorrow, and a beacon of light guiding us towards remembering not just that we have lost, but that we have loved, deeply and truly.
