Whole Once More

I weep for myself.
You have gone into a paradise
That I cannot comprehend.

But I weep
Knowing that a portion
Of who we are has left us.

And I am resentful
I don't welcome the change -
I want all things to be
As they once were.

Each whole has a part -
And I cannot accept
That parts are missing.

But, there is a new whole
Being assembled in paradise.
A true return to things
As they once were.

Do hearts yearn there
For the parts to become
Whole once more?

I weep
Because the time is not yet.

When I depart
There will be weeping
And others will feel the empty place.

And so it goes
Until the cycle is completed.
Rejoicing and weeping -
Then rejoicing once more!

A family forever
In the presence of God!


I was having a difficult day yesterday and shed a lot of tears again over Lyn's leaving us. This poem just seemed to pour into my heart and I decided to write it down. I have SO much faith and I couldn't understand why it still hurt so much. "Those who love deeply, grieve deeply." was the thought that came so purely into my mind in answer. I hope the poem touches everyone and I leave it here in tribute not only to Lyn, but also to all our family members who have returned to our Heavenly Father.
Debbie