In Mourning – Shocked & Heartbroken

Published on by balroop singh
Jatinderpal Singh 1953 – 2023

We have lost our gem – the most revered person of our family. My dearest husband, Sardar Jatinder Pal Singh Srao, affectionately called JP, passed away suddenly on 24 October 2023. We are shocked beyond words. His unexpected and untimely demise has left us heartbroken. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father, an adorable grandfather, a superb friend and a benevolent person with a divine streak. A simple man, with a magnanimous heart, he met each challenge of his life with a smile. An epitome of goodness and generosity, he believed in giving unconditional love to humanity. I don’t know how the monster of death tip-toed around him to snatch him away from me, in an instant. Doctors say it was a massive heart attack.

Darkness encompasses me
Walls are closing in upon me
I am wedged.
I try to scream but voice fails me
Words float around, mocking:
Where is your wisdom?

A glacier of grief sits in my throat
Constricting the tendons
Am I shattered?
That’s an understatement.
I can’t breathe.

Balroop Singh.

48 thoughts on “In Mourning – Shocked & Heartbroken”

  4. I’m so, so sorry to hear your the loss of your dear husband, a wonderful father and grandfather to your children and grandchildren! Wisdom has nothing to do with griefing and mourning. Let your tears break through and let your loud cry be heard. Your husband is rest in peace now, but his loved ones are left with broken hearts. ❤ ❤

  8. Dear Balroop – oh I’m so sorry to read this … your poem does great justice to you and to your beloved. With many thoughts at this desperate time … Hilary

  14. I am so sorry, Balroop. I know there are no words that can help, but I have stood in your shoes. It’s a broken heart that never fully mends. Sending you light and love. May the Angels comfort.

  17. Oh, Balroop! I’m so sorry for your loss of your dear husband and best friend. I don’t know what to say. I want to hold you close to my heart. Sending love and prayers to you.

  18. Dear Balroop, this is terrible and your poem reflects your sudden loss.
    Keeping you and your loved ones in my prayers and may you find peace in your grief.
    ❤❤

  19. My heart is broken for you, Balroop, and tears fill my eyes. Sending you and your family love and peace. xo

  20. So sorry, Balroop for your loss, passing of JP, we met at India Club dinners and also I saw you at PWR meeting of October.

    Vivek Date

  21. Oh, Balroop! I really didn’t want to click the “like” button on this post, but I wanted you to know how sorrowful I am for you, my friend. I can’t even imagine how heartbroken you must be. My heart breaks for care of you. I am wrapping you in prayers and love. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May your dear husband, forever friend, and soulmate rest in peace. 💙

  23. Oh, Balroop, I’m so sorry to hear this sad news, and my heart goes out to you. Your poem, as grief-stricken as it is, must only convey a fraction of your pain. I’m sending you light and love and gentle hugs, and I hope that all those who loved your husband will wrap you in their love and care as well. 💙

  24. Dear Balroop. I am so so very sorry for your grand loss. I can say with certainty, there are no right words. I lost the love of my life two years ago and still find myself numb or in a fog at a moment’s notice. I hope you have loving people who can just be an ear for you. Sending you healing hugs and light. ❤

  25. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Balroop. Your husband sounded like such a wonderful person, and you are very thoughtful in describing him – ‘A simple man, with a magnanimous heart’. You wrote such a lovely poem for him. I hope you take care during this time and may you find comfort in the love and support around you. Sending you hugs across the miles ❤

  26. Oh, dear Balroop, my heart goes out to you and your family. JP was a gift to all, though we didn’t know him except through you. The love you manifest in your writing was nurtured by your marital love. To lose him so unexpectedly, tears deeply into your soul, and I weep for you. I send my deepest condolences and love. ❤️

  28. Dear Balroop, very sad to hear of your husband’s sudden death. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Your husband was a good soul. Your poem too is full of deep sorrow. Take care of yourself.

  29. I am so sorry for your loss and heartbreak, Balroop. The suddenness gives you no time to prepare and so the shock is even more profound. I have you in my prayers and hope you find some degree of comfort in having shared your life with such a good man.

  30. Dear Balroop, I am so dreadfully sorry to hear about your terrible loss. Sending prayers for you and your family. Your poem is incredible. Toni x

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  36. My heart breaks for you, Balroop. Your poems says it all. May you be surrounded by those you love and know that we all care. I’m sending love and hugs. ❤️

  37. Oh, Balroop, I am so very sorry to hear this news.😢
    My condolences to you and your family.
    May he rest in chardi kalla 🙏🏼

  39. Balroop, I am so very sorry for you and your family to lose your beloved husband. What sudden horrible news. I can’t even imagine the shock you have been through–and are still going through. Sending you so much love from Arizona. And, please, no need to respond at all, obviously. Just do what you need to do to take care of yourself. XO

  40. I am so very sorry, Balroop. There are no words to ease your pain. Just know that he is in a good place and you will see him again one day. Meanwhile, hold memories of him in your heart. {{hugs}}

  41. I am extremely sorry for your loss, Balroop ji. May your husband’s soul rest in peace and may God give you immense strength to bear the loss. Sending you hugs and prayers. Om Shanti🙏

  43. Balroop, I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m holding you close in my heart. I send my most sincere condolences to you, your loved ones, and family. May your beloved’s soul rest in perfect peace. 🙏🏻❤️

  45. My dear Balroop… I am so, so, saddened to be reading this … My heart goes out to you and your family…. I am so, sorry for your loss my dear Balroop…. No need to reply…. Just know I hold you in my heart and prayers xx 🙏💜

  46. Oh, oh, well – I have done a bit of backing up, and now realize the loss you are grieving. I cannot imagine the raw place in your heart right now. And while there is nothing I or anyone can say to cure it, I pray for comfort for your dear soul, and those of your family members devastated by this loss. Blessings. 🙏🏽♥️

  47. Balroop, I read this with tears in my eyes. There are no words that can comfort but know that you are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your devastating loss.

  48. I am so sorry you lost this wonderful man, dear friend. I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through. Know my thoughts are with you. Sending much love.

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