Grief has become synonymous with loss - and usually of a loved one. But I have found that the emotion of grief transcends such limitations.

The loss of a job, an opportunity, a moment that was planned for but vanished for no good reason, can bring about grief. For me the loss of a cat I knew and loved for 20 years was overwhelming at times, and was difficult to explain to others. I just missed her deeply as a friend.

Beautiful piece, George. Grief is powerful and needs to be respected and allowed to happen, while taking care that it doesn't run away with our lives.

Well done.