Tag: Grief Loss and Bereavement
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Eulogist’s Block
My mother’s ashes were interred today… I’ll visit her later. I probably owe her an explanation for my eulogy but we’ll let it stand. Hopefully this will suffice. Mine included my brother’s and a poem from my son. Which was fortuitous. Because I had eulogist’s block. I couldn’t think of what to say. All I […]
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The Crying Poet (Lizzy Jarett)
Your first words are crushed in the spotlight, Your typed sheets flutter like grey moths at night, Your words spoken staccato rat-a-tat, You recount a tragedy as if it’s matter of fact. Many choking blows, A final breath, Everybody now knows Another needless death. All their tears sweep down up and around, We all cry and sob […]
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Terrorism in the Heart : Some Thoughts on the Boston Marathon Bombings
The aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings is showing both the best and worst of humanity. I was amazed at the people who ran towards the bombing and began to help the victims regardless of danger to themselves. I was touched by the people who reached out to others regardless of any differences. I am deeply saddened by the loss of […]
Andrew James Whalan 