Today she faces depths of pain she has never felt before
I wish there was more I could do
I sent her flowers I expressed my deepest sympathy
The normal things people do
I hate seeing her this way In total dismay
What words of comfort can I give to her
Should I tell her your mother is here and all around you
I’m not sure that’s comforting
Should I express how she would be so proud of her
I’m not sure that will ease her suffering
Should I tell her that time will heal
I’m not sure it will, for there’ll always be a burning hole deep inside her soul
I pour the tea
Milk two sugars
She agrees
I want so much to hug her tightly
But I’m afraid that it will send a wave of emotion
That she would rather not bare out loud in a crowded room
We drink the tea slowly
She looks at me briefly
She conjures up a small smile
We haven’t seen each other in a very long while
And although its under such sad circumstances
I\'m glad I\'m here
I take her to the side.
I tell her I’m so sorry your amazing beautiful mother has died.
She was taken too soon.
No one could have predicted what would happen that afternoon
Do not blame yourself for not being near by.
You will never know the why
Be strong like I know you are .
Cry and let it all out if you must.
But trust that this isn’t the last goodbye
As you will see your dear mother in a while