I cannot pretend to imagine
What your heart must be feeling
As your mind tries to comprehend
What you have lost.
No words will help you heal the pain
No prayers will bring your loved one home.
These words of kindness I have for you
Come from shock and sympathy and a wish to help.
If you loved someone they will never truly die.
The pain and anger you feel now will one day
Give way to fond memories
When this happens try to only remember the good times.
For now, remember when he made you laugh
Remember when he made you proud
Remember when he held your hand
Remember that he didn't mean to make you cry.
When we listen to the song love brings
It lights our way through life.
When life is taken from this earth without permission or warning
The love you showed will light the path that he will walk forever.
You will always have an angel on your shoulder.
Written for a woman who lost her son suddenly and without warning. I do not know her but was asked to submit a poem to show my sympathy.
