The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning
That God would call your name

In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same


It broke our hearts to lose you
You did not go alone

For part of us went with you
The day God called you home


You left us precious memories
Your love is still our guide

And though we cannot see you
You are always by our side


Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same

But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again

REMEMBERING
by Elizabeth Dent


Go ahead and mention my child.
The one that died, you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further.
The depth of my pain doesn't show.
Don't worry about making me cry.
I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing
The tears that I try to hide.
I'm hurt when you just keep silent,
Pretending she didn't exist.
I'd rather you mention my child,
Knowing that she has been missed.
You asked me how I was doing.
I say "pretty good" or "fine".
But healing is something ongoing.
I feel it will take a lifetime.