I Cry

I cry for a loved one I cry for I hurt that he is gone I cry through the memories of 40 years ago I cry for I hurt deeply I cry for the comfort to ease my pain I cry and as I do; I feel guilt grasping my soul I cry for as I see memories pass away, which I cannot reach again I cry to see my dear friend again and his company to ease my pain I cry for wrongs done in my life long to atone with my friend I cry for the people I have hurt, and wish for them, with me to lament I cry, for in 40 years I saw my good friend once as a complete and gracious soul I cry, as God holds my friend’s hand and walks through death to a life with no end I cry for I see happiness in the face of God and friend I cry and mourn, with a yearning to see my friend again, a friend of God’s I cry for all the pain I have suffered all my life as anger builds and to self hate Teeth, grind, gnash and resentment builds within my self-pity I cry for things I have not gained in my life and my anger builds higher, higher and mounts as if to reach no end I cry! But it is true that my friend and GOD know my thoughts are hopelessly I pause, and listen to the silence “You cry for yourself and you’re your selfish misdoings.” A voice does exclaim. “Stop; for your God and passing friend love you.” “You cry for the materials of a world which you leave behind.” “Please friend of mine let our Creator and this friend smile with you.” “Rise above your pity; smile, laugh and live, full, as we all did before.” And cease your tears; for God and your friend love you.”