Men and Grief
A Man in Grief
-Eileen Knight Hagemeister
It must be very difficult
To be a man in grief,
Since "men don't cry" and "men are strong"
No tears can bring relief.
It must be very difficult
To stand up to the test
And field the calls and visitors
So she can get some rest.
They always ask if she's all right
And what she's going through.
But seldom take his hand and ask,
"My friend, but how are you?"
He hears her crying in the night
And thinks his heart will break.
He dries her tears and comforts her,
but "stays strong" for her sake.
It must be very difficult
To start each day anew
And try to be so very brave --
He lost his baby too.
Listed below are links to articles on men and grieving.
Grieving in Men
Fathers Grieving
Men & Women Grieve Differently
Facing it Together
Still Fathers
Home I
Memorial to Evan I
Memorial to Faith I
Babies Waiting in Heaven I
Poems I
Links I
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