In this lecture I will explore how writing in general, and poetry writing in specific, not only enables one to explore existing meanings or explore and give voice to existing emotions, but also generates new meanings and new emotions that are created through the writing itself. I will further suggest the term ‘Generative Writing’ as a handy definition for all writing that creates new meanings and emotions. A generative writing approach could provide new understandings about the use of writing in bereavement therapy, and about writing therapy in general. To further understand ‘generative writing’ I will highlight the relationship between enactment and change and demonstrate how generative writing can serve as a ‘safe’ enactment mechanism. This conclusion will be further contextualized through constructivist theory of change and with regards to the expressive writing paradigm.