Much Sadness
Today was filled with sadness… It seemed most that I had heard from today were feeling sadness too. But then I opened yesterday’s mail and to my pleasure I received this poem which helped my heart by Edgar A. Guest, titled:
To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of mine.” He said,
“For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead,
It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, til I call him back, take care of him for Me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call to take him back again?”
I fancied that I heard them say: “Dear Lord, Thy will be done.”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
Sending you big hugs. I can’t imagine a pain more great than losing a child. I pray that God’s comfort envelopes you. I think of your family all day, everyday. Jesse lives on in our hearts and memories. We will never forget your precious boy. Love you.
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Wow! Amazing words! Thank you for sharing. Love your way always.
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What a beautiful poem. When you are feeling sad, just picture a big hug from me to you. Praying for all of you. Thank you for sharing that poem.
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It brings some comfort to know that others have borne what we bear. It doesn’t make the grief any less but you aren’t alone in it. Praying for your broken mother’s heart, dear Ingrid.
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What a beautiful poem. I know it rings true to your heart. Bless the soul who sent it to you.
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thats a beautiful poem my prayers sent to your family and friends
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