Obsidian Memories

Poems I wrote during dark times

De: Steve Nickodemski

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Grief is a powerful force that can take us to some of the darkest places within ourselves. When my father passed away in the summer of 2021, I found myself once again grappling with the overwhelming pain of losing a parent. It wasn’t the first time I had experienced this kind of loss; my mother had died of cancer in 1988. But this time, I knew I needed to write.
As I worked on my memoir, “The Marginalized Passenger,” I found myself struggling with the pain of reliving memories and experiences that had been deeply painful. At times, I needed a break from it all. That’s when I turned to poetry.
These poems are the result of that journey. They are the product of my darkest days, the moments when I felt the weight of my grief the most. Some of these poems are meant to quell the angst and anxiety that consumed me, while others are simply memories of things that were happening at the moment of my writing.

My relationship with my father was complicated, to say the least. We had our ups and downs, but in the end, his selfishness took over. It was hard to reconcile my feelings towards him, but in writing these poems, I found a way to process my emotions and come to terms with our complicated relationship.

These poems are not just about my father, though. They are about the journey of grief, the way that it can change us and shape us, and the power of writing to heal us in the midst of our pain.
Through these poems, I hope to offer a glimpse into my experience of losing both parents and navigating the complexities of grief. I hope that they will serve as a reminder to others that they are not alone in their pain and that writing can be a powerful tool for healing.

This collection of poems is a tribute to my parents, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope.