What do you say What do you say to someone who has lost a parent, a sibling, a spouse? What can you do when you know they dread facing that first night in an empty house? Is it more helpful to chatter awhile of trivial matters inane Or does sharing stories of happier times aid in easing the pain. Each person is different, but one trait we share desire to comfort a friend So we say pretty words and send pretty flowers and offer support without end. We share in the grief, but feel helpless inside, praying God will show the way To get through the grieving, help them to heal grant strength to get through day by day In their own time ... the teardrops will slow ..and the sun will shine through once again. ©Sharon Langan |