New Release – Just One Goodbye

Published on by balroop singh

Grief is like a perennial stream that flows unaffected, as the layers of glacier that sit within our hearts get thicker each moment. The tunnels of thawed emotions struggle to find a passage, which is often blocked by outside influence – by our own family members and friends. Their words of sympathy try to plug the bleeding holes, little knowing that some cracks are permanent; they can’t be darned. I’ve tried to give vent to my frozen feelings in these poems.

Shocked beyond words at the sudden demise of my husband, I found refuge in poetry. With a choked throat and numb lips, I sat shivering. Alone, unable to speak.

Tears flowed when I wrote these poems; they continued to flow when I read them again and again to check for any errors. Now they lurk around the rims of my eyes, the heaviness in the heart has not decreased; the emptiness in the pit of my stomach makes me shudder even now, after almost a year of being alive without him.

This journey through grief is now available for pre-order.

Here is the link: your book’s detail page* in the Kindle Store. A paperback will be available within two days.

Dear friends and blogger buddies, thank you for reading my poems though they’ve taken a turn into dark alleys but I promise to emerge from them, one day.

Balroop Singh.

63 thoughts on “New Release – Just One Goodbye”

  3. Your poetry has been beautiful and aching to read, Balroop. I know this is going to be an emotional read. But I’m looking forward to the journey. Huge congrats on the release, my friend. ❤

  6. I am glad you could find some comfort in poetry, Balroop. I will be picking up my copy and know it will be an emotional read. Xo

    1. You may call it beauty, Bela. For me, it was therapeutic. I feel lighter, as I have shared my emotions with my muse, who always listens quietly, without judging me.

      1. Nice. Well, I find beauty nearly everywhere except in man-made trash. Your expression was done (succinctly, yes) but also beautifully and touchingly. 🙏🏽

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  11. Congratulations to you Balroop. A major feat to get through writing and edits and keeping your sanity. I still can’t write the book I want to, but I’m writing a book on grief lessons currently. No doubts your soul went into this. ❤

  13. How lovely to have poetry to turn to at times like this. I’ve pre-ordered from my area’s bookstore and am bracing to read your grief poems, Balroop. I already know I’ll love them. Congratulations. What a creative thing to do at times like this.
    Here’s a hug my friend. Bless you. I’ll review when I can. 🤗

  15. All the best with your latest collection of poetry, Balroop. I’m pleased you found solace in writing poetry during this difficult time. ❤️

  19. My heart still breaks for you, my friend, but I am glad you found a voice of expression through your poetry. I know this will be a difficult read, but beautiful read. have pre-ordered my copy. Wishing you much peace and love. ❤️

    1. I know this topic is very painful but it needs to be addressed and my muse has been so helpful in dealing with this demon. Thank you for your lovely wishes and support dear friend. 🤗

  21. Well done Balroop and thank you for sharing your thoughts and words with us. I can’t imagine how tough this period must have been and still is. And I am happy to see that at least you got poetry to be with you on the road.

    Looking forward to discovering it. ❤️

  23. Congratulations, Balroop. I’m so happy you have published your poems! they will help many grieving souls. I am eager to dig in, too. Sending you much love and comfort.

    p.s. sorry I’m late to this post! I am not receiving notifications since my email was not working last summer. I will try to resubscribe to your blog now. I tried a while back but it said I was ‘already subscribed’. Anyhow not to bother you with technicalities only to explain my intermittent absence here which is unintentional. ❤

    1. Thank you for your lovely wishes, Lisa. You don’t have to apologize, all visits are valued whenever they are made and you have always been there for me. Love and hugs, dear friend.

  24. This sounds so gut-wrenching already. Huge congratulations to you for writing out and publishing such deep emotions, and condolences as well.🙏💜💜

  25. I’ve been sick, so I’m sorry I missed this, Balroop. But I look forward to reading your words even though I know it will be an emotional experience. It’s good that writing has helped you through the grief. Congratulations on your new publication. Hugs ❤️

  26. I’ll admit (to you only) that I’m a bit scared to read your emotional book full of grief for the loss of the man you love. I know what a good poet you are, and I know the poems will touch me deeply. And I’m experiencing a long goodbye to someone I love – here but leaving slowly in front of my eyes. So Balroop, I will get to your book, but tentatively yet with love. I care for you as a blogging friend and fellow deep-souled searcher. Sending you a big hug.

    1. A long goodbye is better than none, as you get resilient to face the loss. A sudden loss leaves long shadows behind and the struggle for acceptance is everlasting. I hear what you are trying to say, dear friend. Dark emotions and grief are never welcome. 🤗

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