~ALWAYS REMEMBERING CHUCKIE~
By: Mari Beyer

I prayed for your healing, 
Asking my God, who is able
To perform a miracle,
To heal your disease,
To break the chains of addiction.
God heard a mother's cry,
He answered on July 24th, 2005.
But not how I wanted
Never how I expected.

I hate how He answered.
He healed you, at our expense
You were made clean and happy,
Our hearts broken.
Your life made whole,
Our lives shattered.
As you rejoice in Heaven,
We weep and mourn our loss.
I will endure my pain for you, my son

For pain is not new.
Pain when I bore you,
Pain dealing with your addiction
Pain, no agony, in losing you.
I wish I could have died in your place.
23 years is too short a time.
Now we must endure till that time,
Looking forward to our own eternity 
When we see you face to face
Hearing again those words, "I love you Mom." 
Until then, my sweet beloved Chuckie,
We are always remembering you.

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