I wrote these condolence messages, starting with short stories. I personally experienced in my time of grief that even the kindest words overwhelmed me and I couldn’t actually read them.
I noticed that the easiest way to get off overthinking and pain was to turn to a good story. It helped divert my attention and soothed my mind.
….and so , these condolence messages were created.
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A little girl was declared “ The most compassionate kid” in her school.
Her mom saw her sitting with their ninety year old neighbor, who had
recently lost his wife.
Mr Smith was crying - the girl told her mom.
And what did you do ?
I held his hands and let him cry - replied the kind little soul.
I cannot lessen your pain.
But…
When you cry your heart out
I will be with you
Holding your hands
All the while….
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A young man was sitting in the hospital . Alone , lost and nervous.
A gentle old woman came and occupied the seat next to him and
offered a cup of coffee.
They got talking and then the man asked her-
Why are you here ?
“ Oh ! I come here often.
Just to share a cup of coffee with people who look
lonely and distressed.” - she smiled.
The man opened his heart to her and was ever so thankful to God
for her company that day.
Just wanted to ask
Do you feel like talking ?
I will be all ears.
Even if you want to say the same thing
Over and over again.
Sometimes re-telling lessens the pain
I want you to heal.
Try me.
Please.
Or
May you find someone
to open your heart to
and may you heal soon.
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I saw a little kid
Crying his heart out
His Mom , watching
and waiting
Patiently….
Cries softened up to sobs
and then ,
She hugged him tight
till his tears dried up.
“ Pain in the heart takes time and compassion to settle down.”
I see you
Crying inside
Your heart shattered
I am here
Watching
and waiting
Patiently…..
to hold you
Up and close
So tight that it puts
all your heart’s pieces together.
Written by Neelam Verma
