Telling the Truth

connecting the dots of my life

Grief | #5

Grief wave
Waves of grief on a gorgeous spring day. Unannounced, unexpected, healing and welcome.

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Grief
Washes my face
With tears of sorrow

It started about 9am this morning. My heart Read the rest of this entry »

My Old Heart | #4

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Learning about bradycardia answered questions I’ve had about people dying in their sleep. Especially, but not only older people. The image of dying in my sleep got into my imagination….

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My heart was old
Before its time—
It almost died in its sleep

For over 15 years my heart gasped for air, Read the rest of this entry »