A Mothers Grief

This is indeed very touching! Have you joined the poetry group yet? I have a couple of poems in there too.

so sorry that you lost a child

thank you so much snaphappy for your condolences

My Dearest Pat,
I hope this will make you feel better my heart gos out to you, what a wonderful poem.
regards Kathryn.

I’M STILL HERE

I stood beside your bed last night
I came to have a peek
I could see that you were crying
You found it hard to sleep

I whispered to you softly
As you brushed away a tear
“It’s me, I haven’t left you,
I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast
I watched you pour the tea
You were thinking of the many times
Your hands reached out to me

I was with you at my grave today
You tend it with such care
I want to reassure you
That I’m not lying there

I walked with you toward the house
As you fumbled for your key
I gently put my hand on you
I smiled and said “It’s me.”

You looked so very tired
And sank into a chair
I tried so hard to let you know
That I was standing there

It’s possible for me to be
So near you everyday
To say to you with certainty
“I never went away.”

You sat there very quietly
Then you smiled, I think you knew
In the stillness of that evening
I was very close to you.

The day is over…
I smile and watch you yawning
And say “Good night, God bless,
I’ll see you in the morning.”

And when the time is right
For you to cross the brief divide
I’ll rush across to greet you
And we’ll stand side by side

I have so many things to show you
There is so much for you to see
Be patient, live your journey out
And then come home to be with me

~ Author Unknown ~

Thank you very much Kathryn, the poem you added sums up how I feel :)

Oh Pat! This is a beautiful poem. He would be so proud. Best Wishes and warm thought go to you my friend.
Love ‘n’ Stuff,
Harri

Thank you so much Harri. I will be posting a photo of Peter on my site sometime soon.

WOW very touching indeed

Thankyou so much Cheri

One should never have to bury a child.. we’re not set up to handle that kind of grief. All I can offer are my condolences with the hope that time will help to soften the blow.. eventually. Keep writing, it will help.

Thankyou s0 much BarBarcikKeith, I put his picture on my site, just called it Peter and also one of his lovely dogs who I had to re-home because it was breaking my heart.

A beautiful poem, which has brought tears to my eyes. Please accept my condolences on your great loss.

Thankyou so much Jaffa. It has been just over a year now, but it still hurts, but my friends, family and the wonderful comments from people like yourself on RB have given me a boost to carry on.

Pat a lovely poem saying how you feel -

Thank you so much.

Dear Pat,
Your art and your writing reveal the precious sensitivity of your heart and soul. We must all be very thankful for the good that comes as a result of tragedy in our lives. In search of consolation you began sharing your art. Thereby, you have contributed so much to the rest of the world. I am sure he would have been so proud of you. May you and your family be comforted.

Thank you so much Sarah

Pat I am not good at writing I will just say it is so sad, hugs for you and the family.

Thankyou ginnymac that is truly appreciated, god bless

He is an Angel and he watches over you I think, hugs for you

Thankyou so much for your wonderful comment AngelArtist, I really appreciate it.

my heart goes out to you, pat…i can only imagine the pain. i trust that your heart is healing, one day at a time…carry on with your creative work, i know it will help….many blessings to you, pat.

Thanks so much Jan, your words are so kind, and yes I am healing with the love and help of my other two sons and wonderful friends, old and new. God Bless …........ Pat

you have so many friends here Pat … You should never feel alone because one of us if not all of us are here for you at any time my dear friend … May God Bless you ….... { J }

Thank you so much J….. Everyone has been so supportive, including yourself, and it really helps, Bless You and love to your family

Oh, Pat….

Thankyou so much Karen…...

Tender words…

Thanks so much Uma….. it is still very hard to come to terms with the loss

Pat, this is so touching. I feel your pain. He’s with you daily…watching you and his brothers, an angel! God Bless You, stay strong. Yes, writing does help…doesn’t it?

It certainly does Nancy, take care my friend

I am sorry to hear of your loss Pat. Trust me, I know how much you are hurting.

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-David

Aww Pat, that was beautifully written. Peter would be so proud of you! Take care xxx

A beautiful poem Pat, straight from the heart x

Dear Pat, my heart aches for you, my friend. The words you express I know can only show a small part of the tremendous pain that only a mother’s heart can feel at such a loss. I care for you, Pat.

Such hearfelt words Pat from within your soul my heart goes out to you for the loss of your son it is one of the worst things in life to happen …... to lose a child. Time is the healer in most cases but what I found was my grief came out in words similar to you and that made things just that bit better because you were writing about your loved one! Take Care – David :>))

So Sorry for your loss. We lost our 5 year old granddaught 3 years ago to a car accident and also our daughter in law. It’s very hard I know, and you don’t go a single day without thinking of them. Gone but forever in our hearts. Take Care