On Siblings' Bereavement

"How is your mom doing?''
Is the basic question asked.
Sometimes an inquiry about Dad.
But so sadly seldom,
They do not ask the siblings.
They must be so sad.
True the depth of parents' awful loss
Brings agony and pain.
But the children,the dear children
Really do hurt again and again.
They lost a brother or a sis
Their pain is just as real
Frustration,anger and fear
They,too go through such hell.
Who is there to comfort them
To give a word of care
Everyone is more concerned
About the parents' welfare.
While the siblings
Down in their hurt and pain
No one to hold them near
And let them know they are not to blame.
To uplift and ease their minds from fear.
Linda Camper