Excellent Coping with one of life's critical moments. Freedom to Grieve by Nicki Nance Feelings writing prompt entry Artwork by Renate-Bertodi at FanArtReview.com

The warm sweet smell of a summer rose Goes foul in too much company My father lies in death’s repose Well-meaning strangers come to me The sickening scent of flowers grows I take each breath uncomfortably Too-long-huggers presuppose Their touch will somehow comfort me Wreaths and vases, chairs in rows I did my duty gallantly I planned and paid and stayed for those Who need to grieve in company To callers I will not disclose My introvert’s reality Upon my nature they impose I’ll grieve my father quietly I won’t say and no one knows Two gifts my father gave to me Courage to give what I oppose Permission to live authentically Writing Prompt Write a poem sharing an emotional feeling about something such as: life, death, war, injustice, marriage,loneliness, loss, hope, laughter, or a subject that might not be listed. Express an emotion such as fear, anxiety, love, hate, disgust, indifference, etc.

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