Some poems are written from imagination. These were written from the bedside.

At the Edge of Light is a collection of Christian grief poetry born from real moments of love, loss, caregiving, and hope. These poems rise from trembling hands held in silence, from heartbreak met by grace, and from sacred moments when God's presence felt closer than breath.

Written by Shari Brase-Smith, RN, MS a hospice nurse case manager and Registered Nurse since 1978 wife, mother, friend, and follower of Jesus Christ, this collection speaks honestly into suffering, grief, caregiving, and the end-of-life journey. These poems do not turn away from pain. They sit with it. They name it. And they gently point toward the light that remains.

Whether you are grieving the loss of a spouse, parent, family member, or close friend, caring for someone in hospice, or searching for words that express what your heart cannot, these poems offer quiet companionship through life's most difficult seasons.

Inside these pages, you'll find:

• Poems that acknowledge grief without minimizing it
• Encouragement for caregivers walking beside someone at the end of life
• Reflections rooted in Christian faith, hope, and God's presence
• Gentle reminders that love continues, even through loss

For the grieving heart, these poems offer comfort without pretending loss is easy.
For the weary caregiver, they give voice to the love, exhaustion, and quiet courage that often go unseen.
For anyone walking through darkness, they offer hope rooted in the steady presence of God.

Through raw emotion and unwavering faith, Shari Brase-Smith invites readers to look directly into sorrow without fear and discover the gentle truths often found on the other side of heartbreak.

If you've found comfort in Light in the Last Days, What to Say When Your Parent Is Dying, or What to Say When Your Spouse Is Dying, this collection offers the same compassionate perspective through poetry rather than practical guidance. Together, these books reflect Shari's mission to support families, caregivers, and anyone facing the sacred journey of end-of-life care.

At the Edge of Light is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, especially there, we are never abandoned.