If There Were Words
Navigating Grief: Unspoken Emotions in 'If There Were Words'
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If there were words
Expressing a desire to articulate thoughts or feelings.
I might try to break the silence
Considering speaking despite difficulty or reluctance.
With platitudes and guidance
Mentioning clichéd or superficial remarks and advice.
Saying "time will heal the pain"
Offering the idea that time will eventually ease the pain.
If there were words
Reiterating the longing for words to express empathy.
I might say that I am sorry
Expressing remorse or the desire to apologize.
Or stop telling you stories
Stopping oneself from narrating personal stories about overcoming loss.
About how loss can be a gain
Indicating that finding something positive in loss might not help.
But I know there is no better place
Recognizing there's no ideal situation to offer.
I can promise her to be
Admitting the inability to promise a better situation.
There is nothing else that I can say
Acknowledging the limitation in words or actions to console.
To help you be at peace
Expressing a desire to aid someone in finding peace.
When life brings us to our knees
Describing the difficulty faced when life brings hardships.
It's hard enough to breathe
Highlighting the struggle to cope with distressing circumstances.
If there were words
Continuing the search for appropriate words.
I might speak about her bravery
Willingness to talk about someone's courage.
Every little way she saved me
Emphasizing how the person has been a source of support.
Picked me up when I was hurt
Describing how the individual assisted during difficult times.
If there were words
Expressing the desire to reminisce or reflect on shared experiences.
I might wander through the memories
Considering the ways the person remains present in memory.
Or count the ways she's with me
Noting how memories might intensify the emotional burden.
How it almost makes it worse
But I know there is no better place
Reiterating the lack of a perfect solution or response.
I can promise her to be
Reiterating inability to guarantee a better position.
There is nothing else that I can say
Recognizing the limitations in offering comfort.
To help you be at peace
Desiring to aid in achieving peace amid hardship.
When life brings us to our knees
Emphasizing the struggle when facing life's challenges.
It's hard enough to breathe
Highlighting the difficulty in coping with distress.
But I know there is no better place
Repetition of the acknowledgment of an imperfect solution.
I can promise her to be
Reiterating the inability to guarantee improvement.
There is nothing else that I can say
Reiterating the acknowledgment of limitations in comforting.
To help you be at peace
Desire to aid in finding peace despite life's challenges.
When life brings us to our knees
Emphasizing the hardship when faced with adversity.
It's hard enough to breathe
Stating the struggle to cope with challenging circumstances.
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