A Poem For Those Supporting Through Loss By Jacky Power

A meditation on meaningful companionship through grief. This poem explores the power of presence over gestures, showing how to support someone losing a loved one - from diagnosis through bereavement, until joy slowly returns.
The poem speaks to friends, family members, and caregivers walking alongside someone experiencing profound loss, offering guidance on providing authentic support during life's most challenging transitions.

Words and narration by Jacky Power
Music by pianocafe_Kumi from Pixabay

Transcript

I won't send you flowers when you find out she's ill.

I'll send you hope.

I won't send you flowers when you find out she's not going to bounce back.

I'll send you fortitude.

I won't send you flowers on the day that she passes.

I'll send you moments to ease your grief.

I won't send you flowers on the day of her funeral.

I'll send you memories of love.

And then,

One day,

When the dust is somewhat settling and you wonder how you are even meant to manage life again,

Then,

Then I'll bring you flowers to remind you that joy can come at the most unexpected times in the most unexpected places.

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