Today
an ordinary morning
began early
with business
merging into reflection
time with music
in the background
familiar tunes
of spiritual songs
without words this time
just me
my Bible
memories
and you.
*
Today
I said goodbye
aloud
softly, still
out loud
and cried
at the thought
of your spirit
present yet far
rejoicing
distance too far
for me to join.
*
Today
I wish
without fret
that you might have stayed
not ill
not dying
not gone
but here.
*
Today
I said
goodbye
knowing somehow
there is a difference
wishing there wasn’t
accepting you’re gone
regretting your strength
that kept you going
for so long
only to die
in the end
asleep
with Jesus
but not with me.
*
Today
I said
goodbye.
6 replies on “Today I said goodbye: a poem”
Such a simple yet beautiful poem dearest Sarah. Tears for you as I read this, tears for your family, tears for Alan, tears for all of us who have lost those we loved so much. Thank you for sharing it. Continuing to remember you in my prayers. Love & many blessings, Jacqui x
Thank you for your love, prayers and yes, it is my hope that a poem or note I might write could inspire others to search Jesus and find healing, by GOD’s grace.
Beautiful poem – so accepting yet so sad. I so agree with the lovely comments Jacqui made. May the Lord bless you, Sarah, and Jordan and Izzie and family. x – especially on your birthday tomorrow.
Bless you and thank you. It was a good birthday:) Praise GOD.
Your journey of grief is so beautifully expressed in another poem Sarah. Thank you for your openess and honesty.
May you continue to know the Lord’s comfort, strength, peace, love and care
Many blessings on your Birthday
GOD is so good, and His peace is such a wonderful blessing. I praise Him as the strength He has given us in this time is truly remarkable. Every blessing and thank you for your prayers.