The Loss and the Promise

When a parent loses one of their children, their heart is forever torn; To look at a precious life extinguished, while remembering the day they were born. From the cradle to their first step, and bouncing them on your knee; You cry and cry and scream out loud, "God how could you do this to me". The memories flow with the teardrops, upon the casket door; And as they lower them six feet under, you realize they are gone forever more. You lay your head on your pillow, and cry yourself to sleep; You return to work and fake your smile, when inside you want to weep. There is no healing from such a loss, you just abide daily with the pain; And believe God's promise will stand true, that you will see them once again.