Elsie`s Poetry

Tears

Have you noticed that when someone dies that we cry
But who exactly is it that we cry for and why?
Is it for the person who has died? Well could be,
More often it`s not, `cause we are selfish you see.



We are crying because of what we will have no more
Maybe it`s a mother who was gentle and pure
Who, whatever your problem, would find a cure,
Now that she`s gone, you are left feeling insecure.



It could be a father, a figure of strength,
Who, for you to be happy would go to any length,
He would ensure this no matter what the cost
Now you are feeling alone and somewhat lost.



Maybe it`s a sibling whom you loved very much
Whom you would protect and let no one else touch,
Although you did fight and quarrel now and again,
There was a bond between you no one could explain.



How about your trustworthy lifelong friend,
From whom you could borrow or even lend,
Someone in whom you would trust and confide,
Irreplaceable though you search far and wide.



Could be a partner, a husband or wife,
Someone you could rely on in times of strife,
Sharing each other`s highs and deepest lows,
How you will cope without them no one knows.



Now spare a thought for your dearly departed loved one,
All their dreams, hopes and ambitions are finally gone,
Naturally you will cry `cause of the loss you feel inside,
But pray for their soul, that with the Lord they may abide.



No more will they feel the warmth of the sun on their skin,
Nor hear the laughter and chatter of their next of kin,
Or see the rainbow fill the sky with colours so bright,
Or even watch the moon rise in the sky at night.



No more will they see the sun rise or set,
Or do something reckless just for a bet,
Or feel the warm breeze as it ruffles their hair,
Or enjoy themselves without so much as a care.



They won`t be able to give anyone a kiss
Nor can they hold their loved ones, which was bliss,
Nor feel the soft white sand between their toes,
Or the water lap round their feet as it ebbs and flows.



So don`t just cry for yourself, cry for them too
For all the things they loved and liked to do,
But no more can they do them `cause God called them home,
Where they will live now and their spirit is free to roam.



This should make you appreciate the life that you live,
So while you`re on earth, don`t just take, but give
Live life to the full and spread peace and love,
But always spare a thought for your loved one above.