Sadly, loss is a natural part of life and is something that we will all experience at some stage.
When a relationship breaks down it can be painful and have upsetting consequences for those involved. When we are hurt by someone we love, it can take time to feel ready to love and trust again.
The following song was written by Paul Simon and explores the ways people can cut themselves off after suffering a loss.
I Am a Rock A winter’s day
In a deep and dark December I am alone Gazing from my window To the streets below
On a freshly fallen, silent shroud of snow
I am a rock I am an island I’ve built walls
A fortress, steep and mighty That none may penetrate I have no need of friendship Friendship causes pain It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain
I am a rock I am an island
Don’t talk of love Well, I’ve heard the word before It’s sleeping in my memory And I won’t disturb the slumber Of feelings that have died If I never loved, I never would have cried
I am a rock I am an island
I have my books And my poetry to protect me I am shielded in my armor Hiding in my room Safe within my womb I touch no one and no one touches me
I am a rock I am an island
And a rock feels no pain And an island never cries
