Our Best Efforts
This week’s poem is “Sometimes”. It reminds us that things sometimes don’t go as badly awry as we may expect. I have omitted the poet’s name according to their express wishes as explained at the end of this post.
Ambushed by Grief
This week’s choice is “For Grief” by John O’Donohue, and it says everything I want to say about grief. I’ve chosen it for all my friends and family who remember Nicola and for those who are grieving for their loss, whether recent or long past.
Grief’s Surgery
This week’s poem is “Into the Hour” by Elizabeth Jennings, and I have chosen it because it is a poem about remembrance but also about the rebirth of hope.
Fabulous Steeds
This week’s poem is “The Horses” by Edwin Muir, and I have chosen it to reflect the current world situation.
In Spite of Everything
This week’s poem is “Everything Is Going to Be All Right” by Derek Mahon and is chosen for those I know who are going through tough times at the moment.