Heaviness in my heart

I woke up with such heaviness in my heart

Is this how my day will start?

I pondered why I felt this way,

And whether this feeling will stay all day.

In no time, I found the answer and knew

It is all about graduation and you.

This time of the month every year

Heaviness envelops me, daughter dear

As years go by and more students graduate,

I will always be in such emotional state.

I see you sitting in the first row

With your beautiful smile, joy and glow.

That was the happiest day of your life,

Your last joy, stabs through me like a sharp knife.

Randah R. Hamadeh, 2014, Copyright ©

Author, Summer Rays-Solace for Bereaved Parents