I am writing an essay can someone give me a well-though out definition of what grief means to them?

Question

I need an opening paragraph that begins with the definition of grief but I dont want to use the dictionary's definition. I need some ideas on how to elaberate on it more.

Please help me && please NO dictionary definitions.

thank you && i will give you 10 points if you help me

Answer 1

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland

I bet you can do something with that start.