Mourn with those who mourn; this modern call commands.
Listen long, hold hands, hearts open, eyes expectant.
Answers absent, pride put aside,
Waiting, witnessing silent cries.
Mothers model; they move and meet
Sorrow’s shadow with tears that greet,
Hug, hold, heal—helping hands
Binding the broken, where understanding stands.
Wisdom whispers with patient pause,
Support, solace, shared without applause.
Unseen, unspoken strength in staying still,
Embracing grief, mourning void to fill.
Daily writing prompt
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life.
Published by TheOtherKLM
I really hate talking about myself, but if I have to...
I’m K.L. McDaniel, the person behind TheOtherKLM. I’m an introvert with extrovert moments, a fitness-minded person fighting later-age fat, and someone trying to keep life somewhat organized without pretending it isn’t a mess.
Here, I write about the things I keep coming back to: movement, mental health, learning, self-awareness, and the strange little contradictions that make people interesting. I’m not here to act like I have everything figured out. I’m here to think through it, laugh when possible, and maybe find a little balance in the middle of the clutter.
So, that’s me. More or less.
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