Life: Poems to help navigate life’s many twists & turns

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This is more like a poetic devotional for women, reminding us of what’s important and what’s not, what to see and what to take out of our focus. Inspiring, uplifting… these oft-used words aren’t enough to describe the depth of feeling and understanding these poems provide.

A poem by Donna Ashworth – The Good Grief Trust A poem by Donna Ashworth – The Good Grief Trust

FRIENDSHIP – IT’S NOT A NUMBERS GAME You can have one friend – one single friend – whose support is so fierce, so fabulously fierce, that you feel like there is an army behind you. The poetry isn’t the most complex or in-depth I have ever read, but rarely do you read a collection that reminds women of what we are for us instead of society. Put the lessons learned in a file marked ‘done’ and give yourself a pat on the back for the things you got right. Never a day, where you don’t wish you could hear her voice or ask for her advice just one more time.There are poems for loss in all its forms, I have particularly found solace in ‘There will always be loss’, simple words that speak loud and at the right time are always good.

Donna Ashworth Quotes (Author of I Wish I Knew) - Goodreads

I’m a big believer in singing loudly in the car whenever possibleand I love pulling alongside a fellow diva doing the same. And as the years abound and you read your story back it will suddenly appear that your life was right on track. To My No Fuss Friend Thank you for understanding that life is faster than I am… That, in my mind’s eye, we would hang out so much more often. When your head hits the pillow tonight Remember the smiles of the day, the laughter, the warm words… And let everything else go.

TO THE WOMAN WHO WILL LOVE MY SONONE DAY… It is hard, so hard, to imagine a day where I will not be the moon, the sun and the sky to my little man. For anyone in need of words of wisdom or a moment of calm, Donna sheds light on the beauty in small pleasures and explores our relationships with the unique sincerity and perception that is the hallmark of her poetry, which has travelled around the world and been viewed millions of times. Love - This poignant collection of beautiful words is about all kinds of love, parental, sibling, as a child, as a partner, as a friend. I wrote poems as a teenager and then went onto song writing but stopped for many years until fairly recently. That our greatest joys will not come in our accomplishments, or from how we look, but from making and enjoying memories with those we love.

Donna Ashworth shares exclusive poem - Scottish Field Donna Ashworth shares exclusive poem - Scottish Field

A short funeral poem by Helen Lowrie Marshall about happy memories living on after a loved one has gone. I also love that she gives visibility to those who may feel that nobody notices their hard work, or the difficult times they are enduring by saying "I see you.As her global community builds each month towards a million followers, Life, Love and Loss is a collection of poems with something for everyone. The shortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards has been announced, featuring books on climate change, the importance of male friendships and King. All packed into a van,to wait their arrival on the other side And as these parts are removed,those left feel further away. I recommend this book to anyone who is confused about their grief, who struggles and wonders how long it will hurt. It’s become quite apparent to me that poetry is the love of my life and helps me to constantly process myself and the world around me.