This Merry-Go-Round Of Grief... ๐ โ๏ธ๐ โ๏ธ๐ โ๏ธ๐ โ๏ธ๐
~2025 Poetry~
LORD, please let me off of this merry-go-round of grief...
Can I forfeit my next turn?
Honestly, I'd rather permanently lose my two front teeth...
Lately, those with the purest hearts seem to be regularly called to terminate their earthly-home-lease...
Whenever these unexpected departures occur, please hold me in your loving arms FATHER and give me YOUR Divine peace...
Today, I gladly accept YOURย Divine guidance to make it through...
I know that with YOU by my side I can conquer any shade of the blues...
About the Creator
Tiffany Gordon
I am a super-spiritual, fun-loving artist, writer, & peer-counselor residing in the Pacific Northwest. I am also an Institute of Children's Literature alumna who enjoys writing about the triumph of the human spirit.
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Tg- I've been catching up on your work and wanted to say how you just say it as you feel; I respect that a lot. So many in our little Village want to go along to get along; I know you know where I'm going with this. Please bear- with me for a moment. You know I'm not a writer as you and the others are - that's why I wouldn't fit in with VSS people - but, thanked Mike for asking me. Also I couldn't possible 'Produce like others there; I just 'once' a month, if that, and I like to put my presentations together one sketch and developed plot at a time; Tiffany, I know that you do that, too! Example: What you said (below) re; my story 'Frazzled' makes me feel that you GiT me - we both just write for us whatever might cross our minds, accept us or not, I recognize That's what you do, too, we set our own stage, our own thing! Sorry to get soppy: I've been thinking about sending this for days - lately there are folks on Vocal that just turn me off - then there's you and others that I appreciate and I wanted you to know that. *I will delete in a few minutes to keep this private if asked. "21 days ago: 'Frazzled' Charming & full of sage advice! Well done Jay!" Tx~Tg btw; Your Go-Round reminded me of my story "Life's~Circles" I hope you take a moment with it..!
I never have the right words. Perhaps because I know itโs difficult when one feels that way. But I can hug you and say you are not alone. Stay strong, sweet Tiffany. If you mentally build a cocoon around you it will protect you until you are ready to show your new strength, your new wings. Itโs not easy. Itโs not fast. It has ups and downs. Perhaps it doesnโt stop, but it changes. With the change, it brings some more strength to you and your Heart. I hug you in the energy that crosses borders and distances. Stay strong, because there is a secret strength within you that is about to be awaken. ๐ค๐๐ธ
Clever rhymes, Tiffa! The lord always has your back. Mine too, I hope, lol.
Wooohooooo congratulations on your Leaderboard placement! ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Blessings & prayers.
Sending hugs for this
Oh, hugs, Tiffany. So many hugs!๐ซ
https://shopping-feedback.today/art/to-gods-of-songs-and-stories-everywhere%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Here is a poem to lift your spirits. Cause the merry go round ain't going nowhere doll chile. We can only rise above it and do our best, โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐คBlessings.
Hugs and lifting you up, sweet lady!
That merry-go-round is getting full :( So sorry you're caught up on it right now. Sending big hugs and love your way.
The merry go round of grief โฆ..nice touch. It used to be fun, then it gets nauseating, so find a good partner and hang on for the ride
Beautifully written, Tiffany! Iโm so sorry to hear youโre dealing with grief, but itโs beautiful to hear that your faith is guiding your way through such a difficult time ๐
This was beautifully written. I am sorry you are dealing with grief. I know firsthand how grief can take hold of you and never let you go but I have also learned that writing about it has helped me get through it more than once.
Love this. So relatable โค๏ธ
Gorgeous Poetry! Life sometimes like a Merry Go Round for sure. We cannot go forward if we keep looking back. Letting go take a lot of effort because we have not process what needs to be process! I feel you on this. Knowing God is with us through it all give us comfort we are not alone in our feeling of grief. Hugs and prayers sent your way, Tiffany.
An apt metaphor for forfeiting the next turn of the ride. Sorry to hear Tiff and thinking of you! ๐
Absolutely beautiful Tiffany. I know exactly what you mean and it often does not go away especially when you loose a child. Absolutely Beautiful.
Well-wrought! Grief ripens and falls like fruit in its season, a testament to our love of the dearly departed. May your own be both a source a fond remembrance and nourishment to the soul.
I wish I could do something to make you feel better ๐ฅบ Sending you lots of love and hugs โค๏ธ I hope writing this poem helped a little
This one really touches the soul. Grief is such a dizzying ride one we never bought a ticket for. Sending a gentle hug and lots of love your way.You're not alone on the ride. Keep holding Tifff!!! ๐ค๐
I'm afraid we are stuck with it Tiffy, it's the times and we all have to hold on strong. I know you have the strength of faith and spirit. May angels embrace and give you peace. Lots of โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐ถand smiles.
Sending Love & Light to You, sweet lady. I've come to believe that many of our most beloved are taken all at once. Like in clusters of grief. I think that's a mercy. Instead of our hearts being picked at over time, we suffer several horrible wounds all at once, making it almost like the healing that follows is from one event instead of many. It's never easy losing anyone, but one day we wake up and the sun seems a little brighter again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ๐๐๐ You'll get off that dizzying ride. Have Faith. ๐ซ๐ซ๐
I'm so sorry to hear you're having a tough time. Sending hugs ๐ซ
Wish I could say something to cheer you up. Chin up love ๐๐๐
I am so sorry youโre going through this Tiff, but this was a beautiful poetic prayer. I am sure it has reached the heavens. I especially like โIโll rather lose my two front teethโ, it has a bit of humour in it, but it also shows how much you want this merry go round to stop. That you would prefer the possible humiliation of loosing those two front teeth. โฅ๏ธ๐ค