When Fathers Weep At Graves

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AliceWisler April 16, 2014 - 10:50am
 
 
 
 
 
I see them weep
The fathers at the stones
Taking off the brave armour
Forced to wear in the workplace
Clearing away the debris
With gentle fingers
Inhaling the sorrow
Diminished by anguish
Their hearts desiring what they cannot have
To walk hand in hand
With children no longer held
To all the fathers who leave a part
Of their hearts at the stones
May breezes underneath trees of time
Ease their pain
As they receive healing tears
 . . . the gift the children give.
~ Alice J. Wisler

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Alice J. Wisler is the award-winning author of six novels (the most recent being Under the Silk Hibiscus), all pertaining to grief and loss. Her new devotional, Getting Out of Bed in the Morning: Reflections of Comfort in Heartache, is a companion through grief. In memory of her son Daniel, she designs many products, including tote bags and bereavement cards. She teaches Writing the Heartache workshops and Journey through Life's Losses workshops, both online and at conferences across the country. Visit her website for more information.
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