Saturday, May 7, 2011

Emily's poem

There have been moments in my life when I have tampered with poetry (or rather rhyming poetically) if there are any professionals out there. I by no means pretend to actually KNOW anything about real poetry, but I like it when words sound good together. Here is what I wrote and read at Emily's funeral as requested by some people.

A PROMISE

A life ended before its prime

Might possibly be the worst pain of all time

I can’t help but think of the things she’ll miss

Like running, dancing, and giggling with bliss

It seems so unfair to have to carry on here

To forget her little face is my greatest fear

There are no words at a time like this

To express the magnitude for the ones we’ll always miss

It feels so unfair when someone is taken from you

Sometimes you feel you’ll never make it through

You ache and it hurts just to be apart

From someone that could fill so much of your heart

Sometimes it seems the pain won’t go away

Some feel they’ll never make it another day

But there is something worse than losing someone you love

It’s not knowing the promise that was sent from above.

A promise of peace and hope is such a sad time

A promise that my little girl will forever be mine

And while living a life without her might be tough

We know we will be together soon enough

Heavenly Father has blessed me beyond belief

To feel peace instead of dwelling in grief

I will try to excel and be my best in this life

So I can return as an eternal mother and wife

May I live a righteous life and my faith never shift

Because an eternal family is God’s greatest gift.

2 comments:

Josh and Gnickie said...

Becky,
That was absolutely beautiful.
I have been thinking about you so much. When I read your poem it helped me know that you are truly okay. You provide such a wonderful comfort. I think that is the mother in you. There are so many that have gone through similar situations that will be comforted by your sweet words.

Love you! G

cheryl said...

You are such an amazing person my friend. That was a wonderfully sweet poem. It brought me to tears. You are such a strong, beautiful woman Becky, and I miss you so much. How did you ever have the strength to read that yourself at the funeral is beyond me. Thanks for sharing this Becky. Love You