I needed a boat

to keep me afloat

When the waves of grief threatened to upend me and send me spiralling downwards

into the darkness below the surface.

So I built one,

with all the beautiful thoughts and

memories of you.

With all of your unique and funny ways.

With all you stood for and stood up for,

in your short life on earth.

And after a while,

I realised you were building it alongside me,

with all your devotion, strength and dedication…

with all your love for me.

I cherish the boat we built together.

It keeps me afloat

when the waves of grief come rolling in.

~D.D.

it’s ok to be gentle…

inquiry for today~ there is another way…

living large…

Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.”

~Lain Thomas