The Gain of Loss (poem)
Yesterday, I received a poem from an anonymous reader on one of my posts entitled, “The Gain of Loss.” As I read it several times, tears came to my eyes because it was so fitting. It deeply touched my heart and I am moved with gratitude for the thoughtfulness and kindness it displays. Thank you, my dear anonymous reader! I would like to share it now with my readers.
The Gain of Loss
Hardest of Life’s lessons is loss,
In which having becomes without,
When complete changes to shatters,
That what was full is, just an emptiness,
And guided becomes lost.
Security of knowing, fades to a memory,
Images of Love, become dreams,
Security of touch, a sensation ebbed away,
And Loneliness becomes company.
When the weakened Heart, strengthens,
tired from the weariness of loss,
Growing, of the last Love,
To become the strength,
Of the next.
Lesson learned, is not to Love less,
With Loss,
lesson is, to learn to Love Grander,
With Gain.
~Darrel Kincaid
*Sent to me by a Secret Friend
Viola, someone understood your heart. Beautiful poem!
Comment by anonymous — September 23, 2007 @ 2:41 am
You have a beautiful blog here and your stories are so touching. You are a remarkable woman! I enjoyed visiting today and have added you to my daily reading. Thank you! Liz
Comment by Liz — September 24, 2007 @ 5:57 pm
Yes, someone did understand my heart and I am thankful for it!
Liz, thank you for visiting me here and you’re welcome here any time.
Comment by Viola Jaynes — September 30, 2007 @ 6:30 pm
Dear Anonymous Friend, I printed your lovely poem on nice paper and placed it in a pretty frame. I have it sitting on my desk where I do my writing and I look at it often. It was truly a wonderful gift and I thank you again for it. Perhaps one day you could let me know who you are so that I can properly thank you. It’s the best gift I’ve received in a long time. Very thoughtful! Thank you!
Comment by Viola Jaynes — December 14, 2007 @ 10:40 pm
The Gain of Loss poem was written by DARREL KINCAID, i don’t know if he was the one who sent it to you, but i know that he wrote it.
Comment by Maro — December 19, 2007 @ 10:15 am
Thank you Maro for making me aware of this poet and letting me know who wrote this lovely piece. Who ever sent it to me must have known that it would deeply touch me. I appreciate you taking the time to give me this information. Thank you very much!
Comment by Viola Jaynes — December 19, 2007 @ 3:43 pm
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