Grief Is Like A Bison

Grief is not a shadow to be outrun, 

but a magnificent companion that walks beside you. 

It rests on the horizon,

immense yet quietly endured.

Do not mistake its presence for weakness, or failure, 

nor its weigh a burden you must cast away. 

It is the honest measure of love, preserved, 

a tribute to the space where someone belonged. 

We carry it not in sorrow alone,

but in recognition of a bond 

that cannot be undone.

For this enduring presence 

is the monument to remembrance,

and its journey is the purest form of love.

It is the echo of a heart that still beats for them.

Always.

It moves with you through the days,

a steadfast witness to memory and devotion,

reminding you that to have loved is never to have lost.

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This metaphor will be featured in an upcoming book.   

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Grief is Like a Donut offers gentle support for those navigating the heartache of loss. Beautifully illustrated and poetic, this book uses metaphors, and images to reflect the confusion, numbness, and unexpected pockets of sweetness that grief can bring.

Perfect for times when focus is difficult, each metaphor is independent, so the book can be read a little at a time and in any order. It is a companion for moments when you need to pause, reflect, or simply feel understood.

Rather than trying to define grief, this book illuminates the many ways loss shows up in our bodies, minds, and lives, offering comfort, validation, and the sense of being seen.

This metaphor will be featured in an upcoming book.   

Find my first book, Grief is Like a Donut, on Amazon:

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