WRITING YOUR FEELINGS DOWN

In my youth I wrote poetry to express my feelings. I look at some of those poems now finding them lame!
The other day I found myself writing this poem

SLOW DOWN AND GRIEVE, IT'S OKAY
TO THINK ABOUT HER TODAY.

THE LAST FEW MONTHS OF PAIN
ARE OVER BUT THE FEELINGS REMAIN.

WHY THE SUFFERING, WHY THE DECLINE?
THE THOUGHTS AND FEARS WERE MORE THAN MINE.

SHE CHOSE THE MOMENT TO LEAVE
LETTING SOME DOUBTERS NOW BELIEVE.

HER LIFE WAS A NORMAL ONE
UPS AND DOWNS THEN SOME FUN.

GOODBYE FOR NOW SWEET MAY
WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY.

It helped in the moment and amazed me it just came from nowhere. Putting thoughts to paper, or drawing a picture or playing, writing a tune are some of the ways to process our feelings. I guess it does not matter if my poem is lame, it worked helping me get through a day. Have you processed your thoughts and feelings through writing or creating a functional item? Letting your true feelings emerge helps with any situation you are trying to muddle through! Tell me your stories!