From the broken heart of a mother who lost her son at age 19 - |
"Til you've been crushed down in the depths of despair, Do not tell me you know what I'm going through. The agony of losing a child is beyond compare; Thanks, my friend; just hug me; say a prayer for me, too. The fated call in the night; a parents' worst fear; Words that chronicle that very moment in time. A child has been taken; no other treasure so dear; You've entered "THE VALLEY," out of which you cannot climb. No preparation; no waiting on tomorrow, Will alter the passage through which you must go. Your heart is broken; such unspeakable sorrow; I t doesn't seem right; we ask why; someday I hope we'll know. I remember the world didn't come to a close that night, That realization was unforgivable to me. My world was shattered; I fought with all my might, To rewind that nightmare, oh, God, please. The services are over; you're alone; what now; Your heart is empty; wounded beyond repair. You have to find your own way; I can't tell you how. This loss forever we must bear. We can't comprehend that death is so final; You've hardly begun to wait; By the window, by the door, it's called denial, As much as we try, we can't undo what's been done; it's too late. Perhaps I wasn't with you; you thought I didn't care, Dear friend, I'm aware of your heavy burden; I'm lifting you up in prayer. Heartaches are real; oh, how it hurts to love. Remember, angels have been assigned from above; They're just a whisper away; from you they'll ne'er depart. |