Like a small child who is lost in the rain
My heart feels the weight of sadness and pain
An old friend has died; my soul feels the grief
Although, I am sure he has found relief
I know I must find a way to be strong
Grateful for the fact he did not suffer long
But, I was not ready to utter goodbye
The moment his spirit took to the blue sky.

My heart is now hollow, as the teardrops fall
For the friend who’d stood beside me, through it all
Together, we'd traveled; he was there through strife
True friends we had been for nine years of my life
My soul is in mourning, unready to mend
Because a bright era has now reached its end
Yet, while I am saddened, I can find some peace
In knowing God chose to make his hardships cease.

Like a small child who cannot comprehend
I struggle to deal with the loss of my friend
Time repairs all wounds, so I will carry on
Although, a dear part of my past is now gone
I know that my friend is in a better place
Surrounded by angels and God’s loving grace
In this, I’ll find comfort as each hour leaves
But, for now, I’ll pause, while my heart sorely grieves.

© 2007 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection