Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room!
Why cry for a soul set free!

Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared,

Miss me - But let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone;
It's all a part of the masters' plan
A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.

Miss me - but let me go.
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now it's time I travel alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by my trust.
It's only for awhile that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on

So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can 't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen within your heart you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear
And then when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile and say " Welcome Home".

When No Word Seems Appropriate

I won’t say, “I know how you feel” – because I don’t. I’ve lost parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends, but I’ve never lost a child. So how can I say I know how you feel?

I won’t say, “You’ll get over it” – because you won’t. Life will have to go on. The washing, cooking, cleaning, the common routine. These chores will take your mind off your loved one, but the hurt will still be there.

I won’t say, “Your other children will be a comfort to you” – because they may not be. Many mothers I’ve talked to say that after they have lost a child, they easily lose their temper with their remaining children. Some even feel resentful that they’re alive and healthy when the other child is not.

I won’t say, “Never mind, you’re young enough to have another baby” – because that won’t help. A new baby cannot replace the one that you’ve lost. A new baby will fill your hours, keep you busy, and give you sleepless nights. But it will not replace the one you’ve lost. You may hear all these platitudes from friends and relatives. They think they are helping. They don’t know what else to say. You will find out who your true friends are at this time. Many will avoid you because they can’t face you. Others will talk about the weather, the holidays and the school concert but never about how you’re coping.

So what will I say? I will say, “I’m here. I care. Anytime, Anywhere.” I will talk about your loved one. We’ll laugh about the good memories. I won’t mind how long you grieve. I won’t tell you to pull yourself together.

No, I don’t know how you feel – but with sharing, perhaps I will learn a little of what you are going through. And perhaps you’ll feel comfortable with me and find your burden has eased. Try me.

-Author Unknown