Tears From My Pen

By Nancy Davy

     When I wrote this collection, I was dealing with pain, grief, anger, and a sense of loss. Being able to put my pain on paper helped me get through the worst of it.

     In the early months, I used to carry my collection of poems with me like a security blanket, so that I could re-read them and re-visit my memories.  It helped me heal,and it better allowed me to let go.

     You may wonder why I want to share something so deeply personal.  The answer is this: We may not all be able to put our pain on paper.  Perhaps the words won't come, or perhaps we do not appreciate how therapeutic written expression can be.  I have already shared "Wings" with several friends over the years because it is so relatable, and have seen first-hand how the message can inspire. 

     I hope that you will find among these a poem that strikes a common chord and helps you process your pain and get back to your life. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nancy Davy
• Release date: Mar 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393748328

Book preview

In late November of 1997, my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Five short weeks later she was gone.  This collection of poems is an expression of grief, shock, loss, and love.

I miss you, Mom.

Introduction

When I wrote this collection, I was dealing with pain, grief, anger and a sense of loss. Being able to put my pain on paper helped me get through the worst of it.

In the early months, I used to carry my collection of poems with me like a security blanket, so that I could re-read them and re-visit my memories. It helped me heal, and it better allowed me to let go.

You may wonder why I want to share something so deeply personal. The answer is this:

We may not all be able to put our pain on paper. Perhaps the words won’t come, or perhaps we do not appreciate how therapeutic written expression can be.  I