Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful poem. It resonates at so many different levels.
My son , Divakar (Mohan) and I were both born in September. And my wedding anniversary is June, the month that he left earth. Now, these two months are filled with desperate despair and have lost the celebratory mode completely. Though we try. Divakar is an only child and the road ahead, without him, seems unbearably long and dark. There are days i can barely crawl out of my home as the pain hits me and smashes me.
I write to channelise my grief. In absentia is a collection of my poems which does this. And recently, there's a curated collection called Living on in which nine of us have memorialised the ones we love.
I wish that some on a grief journey would read these if they so feel inclined.
Sometimes all that we can and should do for some one in a shattering pain like yours (and mine), is to hold space in compassionate noble silence. Please know I would always be here to do so for you, as a fellow chosen-mother, or as a 'Grief & Growth' specialist. Please reach me at growwithneena@gmail.com, if you so like.
Writing, in particular poetry, is therapeutic for the grieving heart & mind. I am sure yours must be helping you as well as other grievers heal.
Take care, and let your love heal your grief & fill meaning in your pain.
The poem is really moving ,it touches the core of ones heart . I can feel the pain as I reminiscence the days in school when you as a very involved mother would come to pick up our bright boy Utkarsh .
I also remember how you had helped me type ,illustrate and compile poems(composed by students ) for Teachers day .
May this creative flow of thoughts continue to heal you and reach out to many more who are experiencing the same .
Dr Neena has demonstrated deep inner strength and courage, in midst of her profound loss, rather unimaginable loss with her fragile health. She accumulated bits and pieces of strentgh to produce book "Mother cry" every word is so touching & meaningful but made me cry, With in couple of years, she mannaged her inner strength and brought out Grief , Growth and Grace. All those who are passing through traumatic phase of life, who lost some one close to heart , can get direction for understanding that "Farewell and Welcome are larger part of mother earth behaviour" I salute her. Reminds me an aecdote of history, when a lady who lost young son , went to Lord Buddha and begging life for only son. Buddha replied first you bring ashes from home where no one has ever died. She roamed ... finally got the answer. I wish and pray for better health of Neena and pray for continuation of her journey not only exceptionally good writing but Coaching and counselling too, which has benefitted me personally My prayers are with Dr Neena and family
Many thanks Anand ji for your kind words. Krishna Gotami’s story appears in my book “Grief~Growth~Grace” on Page 10-11. Hope you liked the book. Please continue following this blog and join me in spreading message of #GriefWisdom & #GriefAndGrowth
Deep resonance! September brings for the poet as well as for me all the nuances of life come alive, From 'pain to purpose', from melancholy to celebration, from despair to hope. Thanks for penning it so poignantly!
Dear Neena,
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful poem. It resonates at so many different levels.
My son , Divakar (Mohan) and I were both born in September. And my wedding anniversary is June, the month that he left earth. Now, these two months are filled with desperate despair and have lost the celebratory mode completely. Though we try. Divakar is an only child and the road ahead, without him, seems unbearably long and dark. There are days i can barely crawl out of my home as the pain hits me and smashes me.
I write to channelise my grief. In absentia is a collection of my poems which does this. And recently, there's a curated collection called Living on in which nine of us have memorialised the ones we love.
I wish that some on a grief journey would read these if they so feel inclined.
Thank you again
Namaste Dear Swati Ji
Sometimes all that we can and should do for some one in a shattering pain like yours (and mine), is to hold space in compassionate noble silence. Please know I would always be here to do so for you, as a fellow chosen-mother, or as a 'Grief & Growth' specialist. Please reach me at growwithneena@gmail.com, if you so like.
Writing, in particular poetry, is therapeutic for the grieving heart & mind. I am sure yours must be helping you as well as other grievers heal.
Take care, and let your love heal your grief & fill meaning in your pain.
Sending healing prayers.
The poem is really moving ,it touches the core of ones heart . I can feel the pain as I reminiscence the days in school when you as a very involved mother would come to pick up our bright boy Utkarsh .
I also remember how you had helped me type ,illustrate and compile poems(composed by students ) for Teachers day .
May this creative flow of thoughts continue to heal you and reach out to many more who are experiencing the same .
I am deeply overwhelmed by the warmth of your reminiscence & wishes. I value your support in spreading grief-wisdom. Many thanks ma’am
This poem impacts you deep inside........very touching indeed
Many thanks Pardeep Ji
Omg, this was very touching. No words to describe how I felt when I was reading through each word. More love and strength to you ❤️
Many thanks Hardeep
Dr Neena has demonstrated deep inner strength and courage, in midst of her profound loss, rather unimaginable loss with her fragile health. She accumulated bits and pieces of strentgh to produce book "Mother cry" every word is so touching & meaningful but made me cry, With in couple of years, she mannaged her inner strength and brought out Grief , Growth and Grace. All those who are passing through traumatic phase of life, who lost some one close to heart , can get direction for understanding that "Farewell and Welcome are larger part of mother earth behaviour" I salute her. Reminds me an aecdote of history, when a lady who lost young son , went to Lord Buddha and begging life for only son. Buddha replied first you bring ashes from home where no one has ever died. She roamed ... finally got the answer. I wish and pray for better health of Neena and pray for continuation of her journey not only exceptionally good writing but Coaching and counselling too, which has benefitted me personally My prayers are with Dr Neena and family
Many thanks Anand ji for your kind words. Krishna Gotami’s story appears in my book “Grief~Growth~Grace” on Page 10-11. Hope you liked the book. Please continue following this blog and join me in spreading message of #GriefWisdom & #GriefAndGrowth
Eternal! 🙏
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So touching and insightful. Guides one to cope up with the grief
Many thanks Leena Singh
These words resonated so well, keeping your entire family in my prayers 🙏🏻
Many thanks Supriya ❤️
Deep resonance! September brings for the poet as well as for me all the nuances of life come alive, From 'pain to purpose', from melancholy to celebration, from despair to hope. Thanks for penning it so poignantly!
Many thx Kiran Ji ❤️
We are Co-pilgrims of September
He the bard came as he went.
He didn’t get any of material trappings.
He went and is with us always.
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