At Heaven’s Door
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I dreamed that I could carry you,
but now I realize
my pocket had a hole in it,
just about your size.
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I dreamed that I could carry you,
but now I realize
my pocket had a hole in it,
just about your size.
You spoke to me inside a song
and brought my soul to peace.
Soft words I knew, whispered by you,
provided sweet release.
I miss you more
than words can say.
In every moment,
every day,
your absence leaves
an empty space
that nothing ever
will replace.
Grief is a journey.
Where does it end?
Nearly a year ago today,
you said goodnight and slipped away.
A sea of tears inside my heart
marks every day we’ve been apart.
I went to see a counselor.
She lost a child and understands.
Committed to a healing path,
I laid my heart out in her hands.
My heart reached out, but
but you weren’t there.
Undone, I nestled
in your chair
and felt your warmth
surround my soul.
For one sweet moment
I was whole.
What is your move
the day you realize
no matter what goes down,
worse things can smite you?