only love
God i’m here
walk me through
this moment
with utmost care
this time i’m ready
to go all the way
be free
of this pain
that has had
power over me
far too long
darkness
of my being
let’s finally
bring to light
so i can be closer
to my truth and Thine
all it takes is
one breath deep
a miracle
to trust, to see
to be willing
i can be free
dark shadows
are cast out by
golden light
not my doubt
and no fear
only love can
heal me now
only love
Poems on Death, Life, and Love
Life is a journey from darkness back to light.
My short collection of poems on death, life, and love depicts the story of my coming to terms with the loss of my father. If you just had to say good-bye to a loved one and trying to make sense of what happened: These poems are dedicated to you. May you feel encouraged not to run from your emotions of grief, despair, and sadness that come with this experience. Death is nothing we should simply push aside. This kind of loss has something so valuable to teach us. May we finally learn again to resist the dominant way of dealing with uncomfortable feelings: Ignoring, numbing or distracting ourselves.
Readers say:
"Peri, I finished your poems tonight and got to the light! That was beautiful. Really! The journey you take people on through the pages is really touching. Through all of it, I really felt as if I could feel your emotions. YOU have a gift."