Shirley Hawkins Poet I do not know?

Grief

G rief
R emorse
I s
E verybody's
F ear

No one is smiling today
As the coffin takes my son away
Grief-stricken, we stand and stare
With a hole in our hearts
That death leaves there

As we stare without seeing
Realising death comes to all human beings
God takes us in his time
The next funeral attendance
Could be mine

Or any person in the world
As the script of our life span is unfurled
God alone has the eternal plan
For every human woman or man
The day will come when we must part

And fill the void, that hole in our heart
To meet our loved ones again
Freedom at last without the pain
Of living a life of sorrow
And look forward to a peaceful tomorrow

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Quoth Theraven April 28, 2021 at 8:33 AM Fine mortal write Shirley. It isn't in our lost smiles that cause hurt, but theirs. The knowing or not knowing that make the days short or long. -Richard Shirley Hawkins April 28, 2021 at 5:03 PM Thank you, Richard for your encouraging comments. Life is bitter sweet... Take care....Shirley

Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2021 at 4:16 AM I feel this as my mama died on the 14th. A numbness, a hole, a sweet life yet we must look ahead to our own death and life beyond the pale. Hugs and God bless you, Shirley. Kim Rodrigues April 27, 2021 at 3:57 AM Thank you, dear Shirley <3 Shirley Hawkins April 26, 2021 at 9:04 PM Oh dear, I am truly sorry for the loss of your mama. You Know it has to happen one day but it still shocks us when it happens. I know when my mum died 30 yrs ago, I felt like it was the end of an era. Take comfort from the happy memories you have of your mama until you meet again. God bless you Kim, and your family at this sad time. Take care ...

Victor Buhagiar April 26, 2021 at 2:04 AM My favorite quote comes from the film Meet Joe Black: There is no escaping taxes and death. A sad poem. You captures the emotion very well. Shirley Hawkins April 26, 2021 at 9:11 PM Thank you, Victor for your kind comments. I agree. I hope you are well and not being overtaxed....