My mom died 51 weeks ago today (April 12-13, 2006). The anniversary of her passing is next week, but I might forget about posting this on that day. Since this poem was too long (and expensive) for a memoriam in the newspaper, I am posting it here. This is for my mom:
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No on will ever know
But know we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store
Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay
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Just FYI, this is the memoriam that will appear in the newspaper:
It was just one year ago that our Lord opened Heaven's Door for you. We think of you everyday and still miss you dearly, but will persevere in the work remaining for us here. That is, until we meet again in the land made sweeter just because you're there. Awaiting the time when we will sorrow no more, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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