Thank you for bumping; this poem was a profound inspiration to me when I broke off my relationship with XABF back in 2013, and tried for a while to run away from the "crowd of sorrows" that were my emotions.
When I finally fully accepted the grief, loss, shame, regret and all the accompanying waves of pain and let them wash over me, I felt empty, but cleansed and ready to begin again.
Indeed I was "cleared out" for unimaginable new delights - and have been able to recognize and receive them with gratitude.
I hope others can take comfort in this beautiful poem tonight!
SQ