My Sorrow's Song

My Sorrow is too great
You were sick for so long
Why'd you make me wait
To sing my sorrow's song

When they said you wouldn't heal
My heart broke in two
Nothing could explain the way I feel
I am much worse than blue

I will miss you dearly
As I go from day to day
I hold you in my heart most sincerely
For your memory will never fade away


Author's note: This was written Dec. 29, 1993 in loving memory 
of Opal Wyatt my grandmother. I was 15 years old when it was written. 
She died of cancer of the spinal cord.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Gass Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 12:10 PM
This is a very beautiful tribute to your grandmother. I'm sorry for your loss. You obviously loved her very much. Happy Thanksgiving. Best wishes, Robin
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup Hon (the love of my life - my darlng wife). Now there are 2 poets in our family.
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