Your Presence

I felt your presence in my dream

It was so real. I was about to scream.

Although I didn’t see you at all

I heard your voice calming my soul.

Felt your loving embrace and

Your kisses all over my face.

  

You felt the heaviness in my chest,

After your siblings travelled and left.

You knew the sadness I was in

And the longing that penetrates my skin

Dear daughter, don’t leave me and go

The Lord will allow you time, I know.

Tell Him, “My mother’s broken heart

Weakens when she and my siblings part

  

Ask the Lord to prolong your stay

Not only in a dream but all day.”

“Mother, separation causes you pain

But be sure you would see them again.

For now I have to say goodbye

And back to my world fly.

I promise you that I will visit you soon

During the night, morning or noon.

We love you mother that you know

No matter where we are or places we go”.

Randah R. Hamadeh, 2015, Copyright©

Author of Summer Rays: Solace for Bereaved Parents