If Tomorrow Starts Without Me *Trigger Warning* (Loss)

My grandfather, who was one of my favorite people on Earth and my last living grandparent, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning. I remembered you posted this, so sought it out for some comfort. It does make me sad, but in a good way, if that makes sense. Thank you for this 💚

I don’t know if I have it in me to listen to this. My partner passed away nine years ago last November, sometimes it feels like a long time and other days when the grief bomb hits you it feels like no time at all. As I said I don’t know that I can listen to it but I am very very glad that you have posted something like this for those who can.

Kelly Ricard

I had a friend pass the day you posted this, I couldn’t listen… until now. Thank you for reading this beautiful poem. My heart feels so full right now remembering those that are truly still in my heart. ♥️

Toni

Kein Problem, wenn Du auf Deutsch schreibst! Es gibt ein paar von uns die Deutsch können.

Normalerweise versuche ich aus Respekt Englisch zu schreiben, doch es fällt gerade schwer die passenden Worte dazu zu finden. Ich hoffe es stört daher nicht, wenn ich auf deutsch schreibe. Ich höre eigentlich gerne deinen Geschichten und deiner Stimme zu. Dennoch hält mich deine Warnung ab, mir dieses Stück anzuhören. Wenn es dich bereits an einem guten Tag zu Tränen rührt... hab ich da besser die Finger von zu lassen. Dafür fehlen mir bestimmte Menschen einfach zu sehr... Von daher danke, Gael. Diesmal jedoch nicht für dieses Audio, sondern für die Warnung davor.

Sonja B.

it’s so beautiful it made me cry

Kealani Sabado

I love it most when you read poetry to us. More of this pretty please? 🤞🏽💯❤️🙏🏽

Sending love your way Michele. I know your pain. 💖🤗💖

I knew going in that I’d probably turn into a human water fountain, and I did!

Ashlee Kranz

Can't listen to this right now. I don't think I'd be able to stop crying, read the poem and tears were already threatening to fall. It is a very powerful poem, too powerful for me, but thanks, when I'm ready I can cathart all negative emotions in one go.....just not yet.

I cried so bad while listening 2 that. DAMN IT, GAEL! It was so beautiful, though. I love poetry.

Charlotte Manasco

Your timing was impeccable I lost my grandmother in June and 2 family members last year to COVID and next month marks the year thank you

Sending hugs your way, Kristen 💗💗💗💗

🥲❤🫂 That quote is a favourite of mine too Arabella. When Vision says it to Wanda I felt tears start to form and I was not expecting that.

I put off listening to this because I didn’t want to cry but now that I have, I’m very glad I did. Such an incredibly moving piece, very bittersweet but also comforting and healing. A great suggestion from Cameele, and a beautiful emotional reading G! It’s often hard to put the gravity of a loss into words of that special bond between someone who you love and who loved you. I’m reminded of this really beautiful quote: “What is grief, if not love persevering?” ❤️

To all of the lovelies....I couldn't specifically read your comments bc tears & emotion too much (I did try) but I did want to tell you all that I'm sorry for loved ones you have lost bc since I joined I have learned what wonderful ladies you are....and Gael I've learned that you really are a decent person and I appreciate your talent and care that you put into your work so I know without reading or listening it was beautifully done. Handling something difficult right now and at same time anniversary of my brother's death around the corner. He was too young to die, my best friend, keeper of all my secrets and memories shared....and the one who could keep me together in difficult times...I'm going to save this for future when I'm in a better place 💖

Thank you for the warning, G... it's appreciated. ♥ As much as I like your audios, I will pass this one. My heart wont take it. I couldn't even finish reading the poem.. I lost my dad in May and I’m trying to cope with the pain.. Maybe someday I'll be able to listen to it, when the wound isn't so fresh.

I read the poem, and it is beautiful. Will save having a listen for another day when the loss does not feel so heavy. Much hugs to you.

Wow! Just wow!

Angela Call

Hoping for healing your way ❤️‍🩹

Freshwater Mermaid

Beautiful but sad poem. You read it beautifully. You can hear your raw emotions in this. Makes me think of all the family and recently my dog I’ve lost 💖 Hugs to everyone! 🤗

I just wanted to share that this is incredibly timed and almost painful to process. Mostly lost for words but thankful for the tears that keep the memories of those I love, forever alive in my heart and soul. Thank you

Beautiful absolutely beautiful

Thank you Gael for this wonderful poem! You read it so sensitive and I felt comforted and hopeful. I ˋm sending warm hugs to all of you beautiful souls!💚

Dominique

Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. Also a little cathartic. Thank you, G.

Cherry Riley

Thank you for the warning G. 👌 I still cannot listen to "The Ties That Bind" that you did years ago. I heard it once and it was like losing my husband all over again. So I am assuming it will be the same for this piece. Not sure who it would remind me of: husband, father or two dear friends I have lost this year alone. So I think I'll stay in my happy lane of Denial right now, it's the only way I can push through my days. I just cannot allow myself to go there right now. Maybe one day a healing breakdown will happen but ........... I know you well enough to know that it was done beautifully and brought peace to many who needed it. Sending any who need it, all the love and hugs your heart can hold. 😘😘💖💖🤗🤗

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Had a cleansing and much-needed cry to this. Gael, I wish I could hug you, I wish I could hug you all ❤️❤️❤️ This piece makes me think of my grandfather, who I lost in 2018. When I was very little, I remember asking him why people died because it made everyone sad and he said *When God calls you, you have to come, Honey*. And I’ve thought about that a lot in the years since he passed; that he is not gone, he’s just not *here*; in the corporeal sense. It doesn’t make it easier, exactly, but it makes the grieving more peaceful. Thank you so much for this poem and safe place to feel sad. I love you all, truly I do ❤️

LynnieBee

Why am I crying? Who's cutting onions? 🥺😭

Fati Ma

I love this poem. So sad but also heart warming.

The Witchy Woman

I can't right now but I'll remember it's here when I'm ready, at the moment I'm just hanging on

Artysmarty_mum

One of my family members died a few days ago. Definitely going to wait to listen to this one. It seems very touching 🥺❤️

So beautiful and sad ,but also soothing and calming.... :) Wow, it's amazing! Thank you, sweetheart, i will treasure it forever! <3 X

Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch ❤️

Laura

This poem is very moving 🥺😢🤧 and you read it beautifully and I felt something in your voice. Like you were holding your tears until you finish reading the poem *warm hugs for my lovely friend* As sad and moving as this poem is, but it kind of healing too! It's healing, gives hope and faith that the ones we miss dearly are not totally gone, they just moved to a different world that I believe is much better and kinder than this world we live in. I believe the only connection between us and them is that we keep praying for them and mention their names as we do because I'm very sure they can hear our prayers.. I'm sending warm hugs and healing vibes to everyone ❤❤ Thanks very much Gael a chara. You are always the best 💥❤🤗

Such a beautiful poem gael made me have tears to, when I was reading it I thought about my dad I miss him so much xxx hugs to u gael 💖💖💖💖🥺

Emma Ranson

I hear this audio all the time on TikTok and it makes me cry every time cuz it’s usually attached to videos about pets and it hurts my heart

Ugh my god 😭 this reminds me of a very close friend I lost about 7 years ago and still not over it till this day and nobody can ever come close to how she was , she was an absolute angel and a blessing in everyone’s life ! thank you G!

I just recently lost a friend and I’ve been struggling to come to terms with it. It’s so refreshing to have someone speak for him through the art of poetry to let me know that he’s always there. Thank you G…For this. 😭

This was beautiful and my heart goes out to anyone and everyone who is currently grieving. 🫂

I believe it. My daughter was conceived shortly after my mother-in-law passed, and she was a formidable but loving mama whose kids were her world. She had 4 grandsons and my daughter is her only granddaughter (there's since been another grandson and 3 great-granddaughters added). My daughter inherited a lot of her personality and they would have adored each other so much. There are moments my husband and I look at each other and say "there she is". I'm not religious but something in me believes that the ones who've passed let us know they're still there, once in a while.

I thought I’ll be very brave and won’t cry while listening to this piece, but I failed and no matter a good or bad cry, I’m just amazed at how beautifully and emotionally you read this wonderful request. The tone of your voice says it all, G. !! Big big hugs to you my friend and to those who needs them rn, including myself !! ♥️ *edit This poem also reminded me of Jack Thorne’s quote which I wholeheartedly agree with: “Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch….”

Aww you are so sweet.. 🤗 A very moving and sweet poem.. But I think I'm going to listen another time just reading the words of the poem makes me 😢 remembering loved ones who I've lost family members and friends I was at school with.. Especially one of my best friends we was at school together from a very young age till leaving school... She was just 17 her whole life ahead of her, she was in a car accident it was 30 years ago it happened.. though it doesn't feel that long at all.. 😣 Sending warm hugs and love to you G and all the Lovelies who have lost loved ones... 🤗❤️

Tracey

Thinking this is just coincidence. I fell asleep literally 2 hours ago while listening to ronan keating song (if tomorrow never comes). Then, suddenly i woke up to this emotional poetry. 🥲 yes i fell asleep in tears. I hope you are doing well too G and my dear lovelies ♥️

I have to thank you for this beautiful piece,i already heart it on youtube but this is so good when you grief..i just let everything out and hope to start healing..and g is the right person to read this

“Footprints in the sand” Yes! That one too, and these are my favorite lines from that “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there's only one set of footsteps. I don't understand why in times I needed you most you should leave me. And the Lord replied, ?My precious, precious child, I love you. And I would never, never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I was carrying you.” ♥️👣

going to read this when I get home but I hope all is well my sweet Irishman. xoxo

Angela Call

I know I’m still on a social media break but I can’t help myself from leaving a comment. I was right on choosing you to read this wonderful piece. I can feel all your emotions that it creeps within me, crying is indeed good for the soul. Thank you, G! I hope you’re fine ♥️✨

😢 Gael are you ok? We are here if you need. I've read this saying many times in my life. It is sad to lose someone. Tho I believe spirits visit us. They make your arms tingle when you think of them. That is them remembering you. I hope you are ok. The last bit is so refreshing tho, the promise that God is there. Have you ever read "footprints in the sand" it is my go to when I feel lost. I want to submit it on the poetry thread but wasn't sure because of the religious factor. But it's peaceful. Our loved ones are always with us. You are loved don't forget. ❤️☺️🤗

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As tearjerking and moving as this is, it's also every bit as beautiful.❤😭❤

This Thursday will be 10 years since my dad passed away. I was already struggling a bit, this time of year is always hard for me. But this......... it's weird, one hand it was painful to read and listen, but on another, somehow, it brought me so much comfort.

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Poems like this remind me of my children. I lost them a few years ago and hearing this really gave me some kind of peace that I never had before.

Amanda

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Katarina93

That was beautiful and touching. 🥺😢 So many loved ones I’ve lost over the years, I joke that I know more people on the other side than I do here on earth these days… or it may be equal. As sad as it is to lose family and to miss them terribly, I’m glad to have had so much love and I know 100% their spirits persist… I love to feel like I get a message from them or a sign, which does happen. 🥰 Idk if you guys do this kinda stuff but my uncle was a larger than life guy who was loved by everyone, a huge character, funny, sometimes a pain in the butt, but we loved it. Well he passed 10ish yrs ago and since there have been several children in my family born and sometimes they do and say things that are so undeniably a characteristic of him that we just all look at each other and start laughing. For sure it’s him communicating with us through the kids. Tingles and goosebumps. ✨ My wish to all of you is peace from the grief you have and I wish that you feel the love and comfort from those you loved that have passed on. ✨✨✨💗💗💗💗🤗🤗🤗

This was so touching and moving, it genuinely brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for all of your wonderful creations, you exceptionally kind, sweet, beautiful soul. Have a blessed day Mr Mayor ♥️

Thank you sweet caring Lion ♥ *hugs tight and gives a tissue while taking one for herself too* This reminded me of 3 women who were very important to me and when the time came I didn't have the chance to say the final good night for my grandma and two aunts.. But I did see a dream about my other aunt a while after, in the dream she smiled at me and said everything's okay now, no pain anymore ♥ So yes, eventhough not here with us anymore, our loved ones carry on in our hearts, feautures in our appearance, in the way we act, they're here. ♥

So beautiful thank you,i had this poem already heard on youtube,but you read it so wonderful..i hope we can all begin to heal

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I suddenly lost my loving boyfriend of 6yrs, May 1st, it feels like more than just 5months ago. And I really needed this. 💜💋

Miranda

So moving and beautiful 🥺🥺🥺 got me thinking of everyone I've loved and lost ❤️

Thank you, sweet one. 🤍

He died nearly 10 years ago but..ah, I miss my dad, imma cry tonight

I was thinking about my dad. I miss him sm:(