How Do You Say Goodbye To Your Sons?
"Kris"
October 2005
How do you say goodbye
to your own sons?
Words can't express,
the heart just goes numb.
First are the questions,
Why, How and When?
Then comes the blame
and the what could have been.
Next is the sorrow
and it's expressed by all.
First Doctors and Nurses,
and then family all call.
When this all settles
one question remains,
Is this goodbye,
or "I'll see you again"?
So, this isn't goodbye,
or even "see you soon"
you are alive in my heart,
and your memory stays new.
You are both a part
of Matt and of Me
When I look in his eyes
it is you that I see.
So anytime I need you,
or just need to smile
I'll turn to my husband,
and hold you a while.
No, this isn't goodbye,
instead it's "Ill wait"
the next time I hold you
will be at Heaven's gate.
Comments: I wrote this for my two sons (twins) that were born at 24 weeks. One lived 6 hours and the other 16. I know this has been a lesson in patience for me, because when I have to wait to see them again...but I will!!
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