Goodbye/Farewell

Written about my girlfriends brother who just died Nov 22, 2008, of cancer.

 

As we gather together in remembrance of you

Our hearts are, no doubt broken in two.

No words or thoughts can mend the break,

My heart feels as I carry this weight.

Knowing that only God can lighten this load,

Makes it easier to travel this winding road.

You’re at peace, no pain, or sorrow or grief,

Helps me at night when I try to sleep.

Your voice and laughter can’t be taken from me,

Because your spirit lives inside of me.

As we all say farewell, this isn’t the end

One sweet day I will see you again.

Author's Note

Just some thoughts during the bereavement process.

Reviews

[qaralynn]

really beautiful..i'm sorry for your loss. i'll pray for you

[Lyrical Love]

Your voice and laughter can't be taken from me,
Because your spirit lives inside of me.
Nicely done.

[Angel's Lady]

Your voice and laughter can't be taken from me,
Because your spirit lives inside of me.

So true, dear one, so very true...

[Reeses]

Wow, I feel this. Its as if i was mourning your loss also. Great! ~Reeses~

[R J Askew]

God and peace are the words that stand out for me...the one gives hope and the other comforts us as we think about the pain and suffering of life.

[Silent Kim aka mizmetap..]

Wow this is so well written and touching. You have captured the sadness yet acceptance of loss, and the gift of having had this person in your life. An excellent write.

Your voice and laughter can't be taken from me,
Because your spirit lives inside of me.

These two lines are so true as long as we have our memories the ones gone will all ways live on in our hearts.

great work.

[LlamaLord]

I'm sorry for your loss. I really like this piece. Very very emotional and so raw. This poem makes me think a lot about how much love truly matters to us now. Also, I caught myself thinking of the famous line, "You don't know what you've got til it's gone." Thanks for the read!

Austin D

[Gage]

This was really beautiful.
I am sorry for your loss. It must have been hard to share this, but I as I'm sure others do, thank you and respect you for sharing.
Again, I'm sorry for your loss and I hope all goes well for you.
I hope to hear some more soon. until next time. good bye and god bless.

[Angel Baby]

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your girlfriends brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. This is a beautiful poem so heartfelt. Thanks for sharing. God Bless, P.W.