My mother told me that God would always be my closest friend in life. In February 1998 she passed away. Remembering those words, I wrote this poem several months later. Mom has gone to be with her friend.
I knew you were hurting although you wouldn’t cry,
And could see you were suffering, see the pain in your eye
I wanted to comfort you, to hold you, be with you that day,
You looked so helpless and frail while in bed you did lay.
I watched as you shivered from a new pain,
And wondered how I might have handled the same.
I wanted to scream, to shout, and to yell,
You said you were fine although your skin was so pale.
I knew in my heart your time was near end,
And wished I could take you, your body to mend.
I knew that soon God would be your closest friend,
You told me many times that’s how it would end.
I stood there watching as each breath came slow,
And fought to find courage, my emotions were low.
I promised you when the time came that I’d not cry,
You never saw my eyes wet, always they were dry.
I held your hand as I silently said goodbye,
And knew in my heart that soon you would die.
I stroked your forehead and said how I loved you,
You nodded and smiled and I knew that you knew.
I no longer care, my tears I can’t hide,
And as I stood there waiting for death by your side.
I knew then that God was your closest friend,
You had told me many times that’s how it would end.
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wow, im just speechless! my great grandma's funeral was just sat. and her husband which was my great grandpa died april 7 they were always like 2nd parents to me!It really hurts me to see them gone!i just can't believe it i would have rather had been me!but god was ready for them!so i know exactly how you feel! my thoughts are with you always!love taylor!
Doniqua
This poem is so sad it brought tears to my eyes
barb
great poem, this is it! thanks
Amanda
THIS WAS A VERY TOUCHING POEM
zack
i loved this poem. It's the same situation i had with my best friend amy.
Katie
It really deeply touched my heart.
James
When I read your poem I could picture everything very clearly on the way you described everything. Your poem REALLY touched my heart, and if my mother were alive she would give you a big hug.
Katelyn
My aunt just passed away a little over a week ago, this reminded me of when she was in the hospital and when i had to say good bye for the very last time. This poem made me cry. it brought back memories. i love it though.
tiffany
I really like this poem it remained me of my grandma. I was right ther beside her side when she died too and she told me not to worry that god will take real good care of her. thanks for the poem
Abby
***** I confess i have never known what it is to lose someone. But the deepness of that poem just touched my heart. Five stars
Carly Beth
This poem is amazing, I cried when I read it as I know that it is heart felt and you can feel the love being expressed by the poet.
janet
this poem really touched me,having lost my mother june 14,2005,i stood by her bed and watched her die
Suzi
This is a very beautiful poem . I can relate to it because it's exactly how I felt when my grandmother died a few days ago.
Brittany
This was a beautiful poem. I lost my sister to cancer 2 years ago, and there is not a moment go by that I don't think of her. I never seen her cry when she was ill. Whenever I read this poem it not only makes me remember the sad, painful times but it lets me know that God is taking care of my baby sister now.
April
I loved your poem. I too felt this way when I lost my mother to lung cancer 5 years ago. This poem is so deeply heartfelt and describes the challenge that we, the living, must accomplish when someone near and dear to us is lying in front of us slowly crossing to the hands of God. Poetry like this is the greatest. keep up the good work!
Emily
My cousin just died yesterday, and this poem is amazing, he would have loved it. Thank you for writting something so touching, that puts everything I want to say into words. Thank you
Sara
My grandfather is about to pass away and this poem is exactly how I feel.
Caitlyn
this poem moved me. having suffered also i know what you went through the poem really was good.
Neil
It was so relevant to my Mothers recent death, it gave me comfort and made me wish that I could write something as reassuring, yet poignant.
maria
i loved it,to much that i had to right it down on paper. good job. thank you. and god bless you.
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