Author: rogerrcoyle

Some call me son, brother, godfather, cousin, uncle, writer, author, veteran, and friend. That may be true, but mostly I am me - a unique human being who has run the race of life through many different forests, down many roaring rivers and along some tangled paths. All in all it has been a good journey of growth and expansion of self. I am a lover of family, animals, food, laughs, poetry, books, compassionate people and chasing the light. My first journey into writing is Quiet Thoughts: Written Reflections. It is a book of poems and reflections - a small flicker of light into my life journey. I currently reside in Emmaus, PA and enjoy all that the Lehigh Valley has to offer.

Grief

The other night I was watching the coverage of the two massacres and it hit me hard.  How will the survivors cope?  Loved ones ripped from them at a moment’s notice – long before their time.  At least with Mom I knew it was only a matter of time at the beautiful age of 95.  I had cared for her for the last few years and the loss is palpable.

I’ve been receiving Network Care for muscular/skeletal issues, which have been mostly resolved, but there has been an added bonus of opening my mind and spirit as well. The tears came for those who were killed, their families and for my loss. I have not written much, if anything, until through tears the following flowed:

Grief