~LET ME GRIEVE~

Please let me grieve
For my child who has gone
There is no time limit on love
Though you see things wrong

You tell me to "get over it"
And get on with my life
I'm doing the best I can
So are many husband's and wives

You see, our child is a part of us
From the day they were born
And though they're not with us
Our hearts are still torn

Before you judge us
And tell us what to do
Just remember one thing,
This could happen to you

I know its hard to think
Of losing your own child
But if you truly understood the pain
You would think for a while

Hurtful things said
Make tears start to flow
No matter how much time passes,
I didn't want my child to go

I'm moving on and coping
I'm doing the best that I can do
But it's hard to do things
That I once used to do

Please don't judge me
And tell me how I should feel
The pain I live with
Is very real

I cannot forget the child
That once lived here with me
I can't help the pain
That hurts deep inside of me

Talk to others
Whose child has died
I'm not the only one
Who feels this pain inside

Our child was here
We loved them on earth
That love never ceases
From the day of their birth

If you care about me
As you say you do
Always remember,
It could happen to you

Sharon Bryant
©2003

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