20 Aug 2026 2 min read

When I Want to Hurry Grief

*This image is one I've shared often, after* *Melbourne based artist Eddy Sara* gave me his kind permission to share his art with others. I received the news that Eddy died recently and am heartbroken. Eddy called this image, "Let Grief Carry You to Another Shore." Thank you, Eddy, for the beauty, acceptance, and wisdom in your art. May you be blessed as your spirit goes to the far shore.

Today's poem is a shorty, an honoring of grief's time table, how she takes as long as she takes. May there be room to mourn whatever losses have arisen in your life.

When I Want to Rush Grief

I can't imagine
telling a sunset
hurry up, you're taking too long

- krp

“Play allows us a safe distance as we work on what’s close to our hearts.” - Mr. Rogers

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Join me for the next session of Gathering Ourselves, September 25th

If you’re looking for a warm, supportive space to say yes to all you are, I invite you to join me and my co-facilitator, Tamara Neufeld Strijack, for Gathering Ourselves.

Gathering Ourselves is a creativity circle to gently explore what's alive in us. We use imagery, poems, children's books, songs, prompts, and our own creative expression – whether it’s collage, writing, drawing or more – to nurture a more generous, compassionate relationship with our inner world.

You don’t have to think of yourself as creative or a writer to come - merely a desire to show up and play.

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These circles are sacred spaces where we can let down, be, and rest for a while. I'm so moved by how tender we are with each other and the way we strengthen our relationship with ourselves.

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With a grateful heart, Karly