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I Wish I Knew

This poem was written by Donna Ashworth for her book "I Wish I Knew". It was posted on social media by Kelsey Parker, the wife of Tom Parker of The Wanted. The poignant words are a reflection on love, loss and carrying on despite your grief.

I Wish I Knew

Grief may feel like the dying of the soul

while the body still lives,

but you are alive my friend.

And they are not,

nor do they want you to be with them yet.

They very much want you to live.

Do not fear the grief you feel,

it's just love thrashing around,

looking for somewhere to go.

So give it somewhere to go.

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