Last Goodbyes

Nobody knew it would be their last goodbye On a day not unlike many others The sun still ascending into the sky Waving goodbye to their fathers and mothers No warning to give a prolonged hug Or to repeat, “I love you” again No reason to put aside the coffee mug To kiss them as the day did begin Nobody knew of the tragedy just hours away And the thin ice upon which we walk The torment of wondering if your child is okay The breaking of a parent’s heart Watching parent and child reunited While others still stand there alone Feeling guilty to be so excited That your child will be coming home Twenty plus angels ascended to heaven On the river of a nation’s tears Be thankful for every day you are given To hug your children throughout the years