Grief can sneak up on you
It can come at you from out of the blue
A song comes on the radio
And suddenly the tears will flow
You’ll have a memory
And suddenly
You’ll wish that person was right there
So you could have another moment to share
You’d give anything to hear their voice
But, alas, you weren’t given a choice
So, you let the tears flow
As onto the memories you tightly hold
©2025 Courtney Borror
The poem above was written by my dear friend Courtney Borror. We’ve been friends for many years and I’ve admired his poetry for a long time. I’m so thankful he allowed me to publish his poem here for you to see. Thank you, Court!
Thank you so much for reading, liking, lurking, and commenting! You are important!
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“Grief” was posted here by permission from C. Borror
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57 comments
[…] A note from Kymber: On Friday, my friend Courtney honored me with the pleasure of publishing one of his poems on booomcha. If you missed it, you can find his poem here: “Grief” by Courtney Borror. […]
Having just attended my 98 year old aunt’s funeral yesterday, this touching post hit home. However, I chose to celebrate Lily with beautiful memories of our times together while she was here and my gratitude for having her in my life. As they say, grief is for the griever not the one lost.
So well done. I actually looked next to me at the one who’s not there, to ask if he read that while I was reading. Thank you so much, both of you! Excellent poetry.
Thank you, Ali, for your kind words. It sounds like it really resonated with you. Wishing you the best.
This definitely made my heart pang, longing to hear their voice, alas, not given a choice. So hard when it is out of our control 🙏
Oh, Laura, I can tell this resonates with you. Sending you big hugs.
💕 🤗 thank you, Kymber 🙏
[…] A note from Kymber: On Friday, my friend Courtney honored me with the pleasure of publishing one of his poems on booomcha. If you missed it, you can find his poem here: “Grief” by Courtney Borror. […]
It’s a moving poem, Kymber.
Thank you, Robbie. Courtney really has a way with words.
Yes, indeed
Well said, and so true how memories can pop up out of the blue and deeply affect us.
Thank you, Dave. It’s so true.
what a poem!
Thank you so much, artemis!
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Thank you so much for sharing Courtney’s poem!
beautiful
Thank you so much, Theo.
So beautiful
Thank you so much.
So very well said!
Pat
Thank you, Pat! I’m glad you like Courtney’s poem.
Beautiful and I resonate so much with it !
Thank you so much. Courtney has a way with words.
Beautifully said.
Grief never truly leaves, but neither does love.
Philo
Thank you for your kind words. You are so right.
Welcome, my friend.
Namaste.
Namaste.
🙏🙏🙏
This poem resonates so well. thank you 🙏
I’m so glad. Thank you as well. 🙂
It is a beautiful and emotive poem
Thank you, Thomas.
Lovely poem.🥺🤎 These words are so true.
Thank you so much. 🌺
You’re welcome.🤗
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Thank you for sharing!
I think Courtney has described grief very well. Thank you for sharing the poem, Kymber.
You’re welcome, John. I think Courtney described it well, too. 🙂
Beautiful and so relatable
Thank you, Joanne. 🌺🩷
Thank you, Kymber…and Courtney, of course. 💕
Thank you. ❤️🌺
A beautiful poem that captures the feelings of grief so well! 💖 Thanks for sharing your friend’s poem, Kymber.
Thank you, Debbie. Courtney did such a great job! 🌺🩷
This is beautiful. Makes me think of my father, who passed away ten years ago, this Easter Sunday. Thank you for sharing it.
Oh my goodness. My father in law died the same day. Easter Sunday, 2015. We still miss him so much.
I’m sorry for your loss even though it’s 10 years later. 🌺
Your friend captured the essence of grief in a beautiful way. Thank you for sharing, Kymber.
Thank you, Jan. I thought he did, too.
Beautiful poetry!
Thank you, Kim. I’ll make sure Court sees this. 🙂
Excellent poem and truer words rarely spoken.
Thank you, Kevin. I’ll make sure Courtney sees this. 🙂
“have another moment to share”–yep. So true.
Thank you, Jacqui!