25 September 2012
The day passed by quite nicely, I love a Tuesday, me. 'Tis when I get the day alone, Just once a week, just me.
But something happened...
Come the afternoon, As I returned home with my son, Many cars were in the street, With many mourners come.
I knew it was significant, We kind of knew you see, For he's been unwell for some time now, Not been out at all lately.
We never knew him all that well, I'm sorry now to say, But often he'd strike up a chat, Or we'd at least smile, say Hi and wave.
He always seemed so very nice, So jolly, so, well, sweet. And he was not at all elderly, He'd been light on his feet...
But the darkness took a hold of him, No more mowing grass or tending plants. But still he tried to get on with life, While I'm sure his family began mending their hearts.
But now you see, those hearts are heavy, As he has passed today. I wish that I could turn time back, Wish there was something magic I might say.
But Alas, there is no undoing, When your time has come, And so it came to pass today, That lovely man has gone.
We lit a little candle, In remembrance for his life, And also for his family, And for his loving wife.
As I sit here in bed tonight, I thank my lucky stars. 'Cause I'm so grateful that I have, My husband and my boys.
We may have trials and stress in life, But we're healthy and we're strong. Our marriage will stand the test of time, Of this I'm sure I won't be wrong.
But I can't help but think, About that lady across the street. About how she must feel tonight, Perhaps she'll cry until she might find sleep?
I wish that I could give her A great big hug and hold her tight. 'Cause there's no sense imagining What it must feel like to go to bed for the first time in years, Alone tonight.
------- Wishing our neighbours love and sending them our thoughts and prayers on this very sad day. Wish I knew what to do, what to say. But I never was very good in these situations. xxxx
A Sad Day :( • Opuss № I