You will cry often and often unexpectedly
Don’t be ashamed of your tears
Sharp edges of goodbye are smoothed
to softer lines by the washing of your tears.
You will laugh sometimes and just as unexpectedly
Don’t be ashamed of the sound of your laughter.
Laughter will one day restore to you
the joy your memories held.
Everything has changed
So much is the same.
There will be blue skies
And family get-togethers
And good friends.
Take your time
What you have lost
Is worthy of
Both your tears and laughter.
Oh loving Father who now holds
My loved one in your hands
I pray that you will hold me too
And help me to accept your comfort
And help me to live through this pain
Trusting that the time will come
When I can truly live…