I needed to be reminded that I am loved and will always be loved because I will always have myself and never abandon myself. For those cast adrift in the lonely sea of grief, this collection offers solace for when the water gets rough.

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From familial ties, motherhood, parenting, friendship and toxic relationships, these poems show tenderness as a powerful force - even towards yourself. Without the lights, the sets, the music – suddenly you see the whole production for what it is… a show.

And as the years abound and you read your story back it will suddenly appear that your life was right on track.

Loss: Poems to better weather the many waves of grief

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. This poem by Rabindranath Tagore is a reflection on the narrator’s contentment with his life and gratitude to his or her friends for their companionship and support. When you have lost someone you love Do not make the mistake of living in sadness, or living small to honour their absence.TO OUR DAUGHTERS 🌟 You were born made of softness, sweetness and love, but with a will so strong it could bend iron – despite what society may tell you, you don’t have to lose one or the other. Watch your words they can break down walls and build bridges but they can just as easily break a beautiful spirit. 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. A book for the fanciful, passionate and warm-hearted among us, LOVE explores every type of affection and helps us to nurture our most precious connections.

A poem by Donna Ashworth – The Good Grief Trust

Has not been reading much poetry since being in my early 20s, but this book is so powerful, I keep getting back to re-read some poems to find comfort and inspiration to love yourself. If every single person who has liked you in your lifetime, were to light up on a map, it would create the most glitteringly beautiful network you could imagine.

Real readers are falling for Love - "A poignant, beautiful, and soothing collection of poems" ***** NetGalley - "I didn't realise how much I needed the words that was on the pages! This poignant collection of beautiful words is about all kinds of love, parental, sibling, as a child, as a partner, as a friend.

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I recommend this book to anyone who is confused about their grief, who struggles and wonders how long it will hurt.You can have a friend, one single friend, whose support is so fierce, so fabulously fierce, that you feel like there is an army behind you. I want them to experience the joy of self-discovery, and the lessons that can be found in our pain and mistakes when we take the time to carefully reflect upon them. Readers are cherishing Loss - 'Emotional and beautifully written poems that reach out and speak to you.