Memory Lane

As I walk through memory lane,

I stumble over my joy and pain

Reminiscing on those beautiful days

when I was blessed in many ways,

Mostly when I had you around,

with your siblings safe and sound.

I also recall the day you were gone,

each horrible moment, one by one.

The years piled up since that day

when God decided to take you away.

Another anniversary is coming again,

precious daughter, I am dreading the pain.

Your absence will continue to break my heart

Until we meet again and never part.

Randah R. Hamadeh, 2017, Copyright©

Author of 

Summer Rays: Solace for Bereaved Parents 

Longing for Summer: A Season of Grief