Alone



When the one you love so dearly,
Passes o'er that great divide
And leaves you broken-hearted,
Desolate, lonely, numb inside.


When the days ahead loom empty
Nights impossible to bear,
And the home rings out in silence,
Because that loved one is not there.


Friends and family gather around you
The warmth of their love you feel
But the lack of any purpose
Is the only thing that feels real.


As you probe, seek understanding
Years of memories flood your mind.
Soothing, calming, lifetime treasures
Blessed solace, in them you'll find.