we gather to remember

a loved one passed away,

celebrating a life lived

memories we now survey.

the pain we bear reminds us

of the value of love shared,

the weight of grief is heavy

broken hearts cannot be spared.

each moment shared is precious

hold each other with great care,

Father’s comfort may we know

as the hardest day we share.

connection’s beauty hidden

in shadows that will not last,

for our future together

is much greater than our past.

know the refuge of Christ’s love

with true hope our hearts we guard,

farewell is not forever

just a goodbye that is hard.

I try to write encouraging thought provoking poetry. I try to share my faith in God in honest and heartfelt ways.