You became ill in January 2007,
The angels took you away and flew you off to heaven.
We were placed in a room and all told to wait,
We were out of our minds, how long would it take?
We were told you had a brain haemorrhage.
It wasn’t looking good,
The hospital was doing everything they could.
24 hours we sat by your bed,
I felt so sick; I was out of my head.
In five months time I was getting married, you were giving me away,
I loved you so much; I wanted you there on my day.
We held your hand and loved you.
I told you everything that came into my mind,
I wish I could have turned back the clock as far as it would wind.
We all sat beside you, all throughout the night,
Eventually at 10.32am you gave up the fight.
It broke my heart to see you slip away,
Why did it have to be now? Why ever? Why today?
I looked outside; it was snowing, the first time this year,
I wish I could have told you, I wanted you to hear.
We were told to go to a room,
Whilst they laid you down to sleep.
You were holding a flower between your fingers,
You looked like you were peaceful, in a sleep so deep.
We mourned until your funeral, and we laid you down to rest,
We had the hymn you wanted, the flowers were the best.
We took photos of your flowers, family and friends had sent,
Messages of condolences, to say how much you meant.
Over four years on, we still miss you everyday,
The pain in my heart will never go away.
People say you will never get over it, you just learn to cope
It’s easier said than done, when all you want to do is mope.
Look after your parents; you never know when it’s the end.
Tell them you love them everyday and always be there friend.
© Copyrighted 2014 to Lorraine Barber
