A Hard Freeze

Synopsis

This Collection Of Poems Isn¿t Just About Grief, It Is An Expression Of Grief Itself. Testimonials Of Personal Loss Are Usually Written Years After The Actual Events Occurred. They Are Highly Refined Reflections With All Of The Immediate Emotion, Pain, And Rawness Distilled From Them. They Are Written By People Who Have Lost The Immediacy Of The Moment And Don¿t Address The Initial Shock And Overwhelming, Often Very Dark Emotions Felt At The Very Beginning When The Need Is Greatest And Clarity Is Hardest. Saylor¿s Poetry, Written During The First Year After His Wife¿s Death, Helps To Fill This Gap. These Poems Have The Power To Touch Your Heart And Give Insight Into The Thoughts And Emotions Connected To Such A Profound Experience. Measured Together, These 102 Poems Present A Very Honest And Compelling Work With Genuine Poetic And Therapeutic Merit. ¿a Hard Freeze Is Like A Strong Hand To Hold For Those Journeying Through Or Accompanying Others Through A Tragedy. It Is Hard Truth, And It Is Faithful¿¿rev. Karen Thompson, Sr. Pastor, Mcc Austin. ¿ronald Saylor's Poetry Is Emotionally Stirring And Inspirational. This Collection Of Poems Is Highly Recommended Reading For Professional Grief Counselors And Grief Therapists, And For Individuals Struggling With Grief Over The Loss Of Someone Special¿¿dr. Jim Lefan, Ph.d, Licensed Psychologist. ¿i Highly Recommend These Poems To Those Suffering Traumatic Grief; Their Families And Friends; And Mental Health Professionals Trying To Understand The Intense Suffering That So Many Do In Silence¿¿dr. Joseph Langford, Ph.d., Licensed Psychologist.