Blessed are those who mourn
for they will be comforted[1]
Weeping the loss of a loved one
professes the acute aching
mitigating the grave anguish.
Yes, grief can be overwhelming
but our shadow must be embraced
to find lasting comfort and joy.
Sadness is inevitable…
shedding true tears is both healing
and necessary for wholeness.
Being open to the helplessness –
yielding to the powerlessness –
closes the emptiness
Those who heartily mourn
are graced with consolation
[1] Matthew 5: 4
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In the movie "Harvey", Elwood P Dowd, played by Jimmy Stewart, explains coping with the world this way:
"Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say,
'In this world, Elwood, you must be' - she always called
me Elwood - 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so
smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."
Well, for years I was smart, oh so very smart, I too recommend pleasant - Trust the harmony
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MaddogPoetry 
Now thinking about this. Carl, thank you.
Thank you