Grief

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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In response to dVerse’s Meeting the Bar: Zen Poetry

I grieve
you say let go
I let go

The pain remains
you say un-attach
I un-attach

Tears fall
you say allow their fall
I allow their fall

Water cleanses
you say look below
I look below

Tether is gone
you say let it go
I let it go

Sky meets water
you say no beginning no end
I say no beginning no end

Comments

23 responses to “Grief”

  1. purplepeninportland Avatar

    Perfect example of zen writing.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      I am honored. Thank you! 🙏

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  2. rothpoetry Avatar

    This is wonderfully written. I love the circle of letting go but never letting go!

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      1. rothpoetry Avatar

        You are welcome!

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  3. Sunra Rainz Avatar

    Love the feeling of acceptance in this poem, Ami ❤

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  4. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar

    It is so easy to advice and much harder to follow.

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  5. M Jay Dixit Avatar

    This is so good. Touched my heart. Thank you!

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      You are most kindly welcome! 🙏

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  6. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

    Thank you Grace. My very good, aged friend who is a Buddhist Monk, has been trying (in vain) to teach me for many, many years to let go and not hold on to attachments. Maybe I’m starting to get it. Merriest Holiday Season to you as well. 🥰

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  7. Grace Avatar

    This reads like a mantra for relaxation and embracing the present time. Thanks for joining in. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

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  8. KL Caley Avatar

    Beautiful Ami. KL ♥️

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  9. Rob Kistner Avatar
    Rob Kistner

    Love the feeling to this piece. It’s more about acceptance than resignation, I find that very Zen. Have a great holidays see you next year

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you so much Rob! Happy Christmas and Merry New Year to you as well. 😊

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  10. poetisatinta Avatar

    Ami this is truly beautiful and so moving thank you for sharing ❤

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you for your lovely comments, great prompts and the gift of your time. 🙏

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    2. Angela Avatar
      Angela

      You are so welcome 💕

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  11. Sadje Avatar

    I was very moved by this poem Ami.

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        🥹🥹🥹

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