Thoughts On The Otherside

Lately, I've felt as though death has been playing a larger role than usual within my life.  Ranging from friends losing family members, or teachers losing students, to my own families near death experiences.  I've written about my friend having an aggressive form of cancer, and now most recently a former classmate and teammate has passed.

These events, especially given their close proximity to one another has led me to deal with various strong emotions both negative and positive.

In dealing with these particularly strong stressors I believe that the most useful outlets are to become more involved in the routines of our lives.  Exercise, as well as getting back to the routine of work can be extremely helpful.  Remain conscious of your diet, staying away from too many heavy comfort foods.  Stay mentally active in these pursuits to as to not lose focus.

Moving beyond death is necessary to life.  No one is immortal and almost surely everyone who lives will have someone, more than likely multiple people who pass before them.  While the process can be difficult, those who can move forward in these times honor those who have moved on by living their lives as brilliantly as possible. 


This is just my own personal view on the subject. I do not think myself so wise that other thoughts on the subject are not worth attention, rather I've found my own particular methods to dealing with death have worked well for me.



I wrote this poem about the death of someone close and then trying to move past the grieving process.  I wrote it mostly as a sense of therapy for me, but I think it's a good enough poem to share. 

Springs First Flower

When there is confusion, return to the routine.
When there is anger, let go to the breeze
When there is despair, turn to me

Gone, gone, too early and fast
Memories too strong, vivid the past
Felt the the blow from miles away
Watched Springs first flower turn black

I will remember the yesterday
I will forget the promised tomorrow
I will live in the moment
I will love in the moment

So
Gone, gone, the flags at half mast
The day's so long, the nights forever last
Felt the blow from miles away
But I won't let it stop me from sharing a laugh

I will remember the yesterday
I will forget the promised tomorrow
I will live in the moment
I will love in the moment