Grief is a journey a winding road Not just for loved ones as we’ve been told Entangled through life each stage we embrace Changes are a constant we all must face Childhood laughter days into years We mourn what is lost and often shed tears In youth we are free dreams ready to take flight With age and wisdom we step into light With each new chapter we surrender the last Mending the heart with memories amassed For in every lost moment there’s beauty to find The lessons we carry our fate has aligned Embrace moments of joy and those filled with pain A warm heart remembers sunshine follows the rain Accept each new beginning with a wide open heart For the end was determined long before the start Practice compassion and allow yourself grace Grief is a journey not just a place Let waves crash then watch them recede Hope’s steady beat is all our hearts need Honor the memories that bring strength to the fight They guide through darkness and bring us to light Through grief we discover the love within With strength and acceptance new chapters can begin