Sharing In The Loss

Sharing In The Loss

© 2001 by Bud Lemire

My dear sister Nancy, that I truly love

Even though she's gone, she's watching from above

I know your sadness, because I feel it too

I see the memories daily, with everything I do

Don't feel guilty, you did everything you could, I know

Now you must heal your pain, and let your spirit grow

Think of me, sitting here, alone here in the house

Nobody stops here to see me, it's as quiet as a mouse

I know it is too sad, to stop here for too long

The memories of her, are still so very strong

I know the way you feel, because I feel it too

I still feel so exhausted, and there's nothing I can do

I try my best to carry on, being all alone right here

No one I can turn to, when I need someone to be near

It's a waste of good energy, to let your guilt be there

Always remember, you have relatives, who, for you, really care

It's be nice to have everyone come here, to play a game or two

Because loneliness has come for me, if only you knew

I will carry on, for me, God must have a plan

I will keep on smiling, and do the best I can

Mom had just passed away. Nancy wouldn't stop here

because the memories were still too fresh in her mind.

She was feeling so sad, but then again we all were. I

was still living at home, waiting for the next chapter

of my life to begin. I wrote this poem, in hopes that

Nancy would understand that I know how she felt

and I am here for her. Even though not many were

here for me. People would call, but in person is so

much better. John & Terry would stop and ask if I

needed anything. What they brought at this time,

was what I needed most. A friendly face to see.