Drowning in a Puddle of Tears

By Angela Christy Hayes I woke up this morning drowning in a puddle of tears. Was it a bad dream? Are you really gone? You were supposed to teach me to drive. We were supposed to go on a college road trip. You were going to walk me down the aisle. The puddle of tears … Continue reading Drowning in a Puddle of Tears

If I’d Known It Was the Last

If I’d Known It Was the Last..By Angela Christy Hayes If I'd known it was the last time I'd see you, I would've taken the time to eat breakfast with you. Instead, I told you I was running late and didn't have time. I just gave you a quick kiss goodbye and hurried out the … Continue reading If I’d Known It Was the Last

I Don’t Understand

Help Me Understand By AC Hayes I don't understand Why you won't come home We love and miss you Do you not miss us Help me to understand I don't understand You've changed You’re a different person The things you used to love, no longer interest you Help me to understand I don't understand You … Continue reading I Don’t Understand

Do Not Mourn for Me

Do Not Mourn for Me By A C Hayes "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die;...a time to heal;...a time to break down and a time to build up; a time to weep and a time to laugh; … Continue reading Do Not Mourn for Me

I’m Sorry for Your Loss

"I'm sorry for your loss." What a strange phrase. We usually use this phrase when there has been a death. A means of offering comfort, sympathy, or compassion. But why are we sorry? Especially if the one who passed suffered physically or mentally. Are we sorry the person is no longer sick or in pain? … Continue reading I’m Sorry for Your Loss

Ruby

You were a white cotton ball when I first held you You loved me when I needed loving You comforted me when I needed comforting You stuck by my side when I didn't feel well You were always happy and playful You had such a sweet personality You let me carry you around everywhere, even … Continue reading Ruby