A poem for sadness may come in many forms. For me, writing poetry that reaches deep into my soul has been cathartic, and I hope that my words help to ease the pain of others. 

You see, when I started writing the poems for The Shape of Loss, I had no idea where it would lead. I was scared to unplug the stopper that had been keeping my emotions in check for many years – it really was a leap of faith.

Once I started writing, a flood of emotions consumed me for several weeks. I would wake in the morning and reach for a pen immediately, but most importantly I didn’t suppress the sadness.

I won’t lie to you, there were days when even after 6 years, I wanted to cry all day long. We know that survival mode can become the default, but once you’re in it you fail to see it. 

And that was who I’d become on the treadmill of grief with an undertow of sadness holding me back.

Poetry Eased My Sadness

Yesterday, I revisited my poetry book. I was actually surprised at how honest I had been, and I know that it’s been hugely beneficial for me to overcome the fear of letting go. 

It’s because of this that I’ve decided that I’ll share the book with my subscribers along with illustrations that aren’t in the published edition. It will be available free, and will be online in early May. 

But alongside that, I also believe that encouraging others to navigate challenges times with paper and pen is something I just have to do. My Switch Off Tune In idea will do exactly that. 

So, if you’re here seeking a poem for sadness I will soon share my poetry collection with you. I’ll also help you to write your own, and hold your hand as you explore creativity as a means of healing. 

For now though, please sign up to my list and you’ll receive access to my limited edition eBook free of charge in May.

Until then, here’s Distracted, by me Kate Taviner.

I hope it eases your sadness a little.