Left Behind

The days before the Burial Day are as bad as the Vigil and the Funeral. Yet, the following days and months after that Day are worse when an irreplaceable loved one is gone.

He loved everyone and never knew a stranger. He taught us by his deeds and by his words of charity and love. He was the most humble man I have ever met, yet his skills and talents were immense. At his funeral, weeping was heard on earth, but rejoicing was heard in heaven.

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Left behind

We move slowly and speak little

Time has become confused

It stopped when his heart ceased

Those who loved him like a father

Or brother or uncle or good friend

Have slept, napped, and waited

For signs we are the same as before

We are still waiting and realizing

Our world will never be the same

This one man has changed our lives

Forever and ever and ever

In the best possible way forever

The light of his true love was so bright

All were drawn to his side

And we were loved and instructed

In morality, loyalty, love and forgiveness

Especially our faith lives and charity

Towards all human beings in need

Towards all nationalities and races

We know he’s with us in spirit

Still mentoring us from heaven

Yet we cry for us who are left behind

We miss his chuckle and bright smile

We miss his wisdom and guidance

Let us grieve and remember him

As an irreplaceable friend

Loving until his very last breath

Let us be

until we come back to life

As we remember

with love

Our Irreplaceable Friend

Now our guardian angel

Watches over his beloveds

Left behind