Loved ones

I have been thinking a lot about death lately.  I woke up yesterday and felt like writing a poem.  My Mom in-law's sister passed away the day before.  I didn't know her well, but did have an enjoyable stay and visit with her  a little less than 4 years ago.  She was getting really sick and was having a really hard time.
Mother's day reminds me of my Gordon not being here.  He was really sweet on Mother's day and would make me breakfast and sometimes "accidentally" eat it.  I think of my husband's cousins that won't have a Mom on Earth this Mother's day.  I think of my mom in-law who doesn't have her husband to make sure she gets treated well this Mother's day.  I think of all those I know who have moms that have passed on and those that have never had the opportunity to become a mom.  I pray that they can find peace on this day and enjoy it for what it is.

Death

I know you well

I saw you yesterday

Sick or healthy

Young or old

Does not seem to matter

When you come it hurts

Even though I know

I’ll see them in the life after

Who will go next?

Of whom I love

That, I do not know.

God has a plan

And in this life

I’m here to learn and grow

One day I’ll see my loved ones again.

I’ll wrap them in my arms

We’ll laugh and I’ll see that giant grin

While looking at your little chin

I miss you and I love you so

Wish I did not have to see you go

But death, can you just wait a bit?

Can you push the hold button

While I think and sit

Can you wait till I’m ready to say goodbye

So that though it’s hard

I will not cry

Can I hold them in my arms again

And say I love you another time

And see them laugh and see them play

And see them not go away

Just let them stay another day

Death

Please go away