Why, dear God, does it hurt so much
to say good-bye to a loved one?
And why, dear God is it even more
painful after they’re gone?
What lessons are to be learned
from watching our precious one suffer?
And when will the pain of losing
our dear one finally be over?
Could it be that we need to suffer too;
in order to learn the true meaning of life?
Perhaps our footsteps have strayed
from the path chosen for us this night.
Maybe the pain in our broken hearts
will teach us compassion toward others;
That we need to be more understanding
and treat one another as sisters & brothers.
I see now, dear God what pain has taught me.
And with your guidance from above,
I will offer a helping hand to those in need;
knowing that to be loved – you have to give love.
LaRee June Clack
copyright 2002
DEAR GOD
I was in tears one night because an uncle was dying from cancer. I couldn’t sleep and these words just wouldn’t leave me alone! I had to keep turning my light on and writing words down – until finally I was able to sleep. In the morning when I read the mess of words I’d written, I realized I’d basically written this poem! Uncle died 2 weeks later..
Mia1, 9 months ago
Awh, I am so sorry that you lost your Uncle. It is always so painful when you loose somebody so dear. It will be a year on Halloween that I lost my sister-in-law to Breast cancer.This is so beautiful.
dairygirl, 9 months ago
I am so sorry to hear that you have lost a loved one as well, its a hard thing to get through but in time you will, this is beautifull written, take care
DarrellMoseley, 9 months ago
Very well written! You have a way with words, and thanks for sharing! Tickled Pink, was about the loss of my adopted mom. We never went to court, it was just hand write in a bible she gave my wife and I! I have an Image I had captured in B & W, and it for my Dad! I do not talk much about it, but he was shot to death, when I was 17! The picture is of my wife, leaning down to talk to someone she never meet! IF it was not for him, I would not be the Man, the Husband, or the Dad I am have tried to be. I tried very hard not to make the same mistakes he had. I have feelings I need to put on paper, over your subject here. But I will say now foregiveness is a blessing, as for pain, loss, and grief, only time will heel. I loved my Dad with all my heart, and could not shed a tear over his death! But almost 20 years to the date, my wife and I stopped to see his resting place, and as I turned to my wife, I lost it! She put her hand on my face and said, are you all right? I said to her, that I never imagined 20 years ago, I would ever be this happy! I am telling you now, forgiveness helped me, though I dont have anything to do with my real Mom, I gave her the chance to change the feeling in my heart! Seven years of soul searching, she brung me into this world, but that was all that there was to it. I feel for her, and think it had to do with her Mom. My Great Grandmother, died giving birth to my Grandmother! She was raised by somebody who did not have the connection, and she then passed that on to my Mom. My Mom was out for herself, but I do foregive her! But do not want anything to do with her! But turned that all over to my God! If she was wrong, it for him to deal with, and even ask him for mercy on her soul! I will stop rambling for now, but hoped that story will touch someone, and soften their heart, and ease some of their pain. If there is any joy about my Dad’s story, I seen him finally enjoy the last 11 months of his life! He had gotten away from my Mom’s grip, and had remarried a wonderiful women. They too, had a great time together, and enjoyed life to the fullest. I had drifted away somewhat form my step-mother, to not remind her of her loss. I truely miss her, but felt it was only right, so she would get on with her life! I am truely grateful to the joy she brung to my Dad, and understand all to well the loss she had, herself!
Suzanne German, 9 months ago
lareejc – you have really expressed and worked through a lot here…...I don’t know that I would call this a poem though….nonetheless it has sparked a very heartfelt response from Darrell…
Suzanne German, 9 months ago
Darrell – perhaps you can think of a poem to share with us that encapsulates your experiences.
perhaps soemthing about being a man / father / son
lareejc, 9 months ago
Thank you everyone for you nice comments! Darrell I am so glad you felt comfortable to express your feeling about your own loss and saddness! It is good for people to express their emotions and although it took a long time for you atleast you were able to release a lot of pent up emotions and forgive! I’ve also written a poem about forgiveness.
brummieboy, 9 months ago
So, so poignant ….
Warrior, about 1 month ago
I have tons of thoughts in my mind but dont know where to start writing….if I try to give words all I can say ” Life is a Mystery, an Ocean, a Perception…...........” I am sorry to hear about ur uncle…...I wish I know what real Life is ….:)