Memorial Prayer

Mother's Love

Mother's Love I am not a babe, child, or teenand yet the sweet, sweet softnessand love of my motheroverwhelms me at times.She is gone from this tired earth,but never from my presence.I often feel her around,in the flutter of a butterflythat lands on my arm;tickling my tresses on a windless day;

Also labeled: Karen Laven, Prayer for Mother, Prayer, Prayer for Loss

A Mother's Memory

A Mother's Memory Wedding bells. Plans. Happiness.Ultrasounds and doppler scans.Why did she die? Pink booties. Scented candles. Musical mobile.Lace curtains and nursery furniture.Why did she die? Drab days.Vacant stare. Meaningless existence.Endless days and infinite emptiness.Why did she die? Please, I don't want Your

Also labeled: Tanja Cilia, Prayer for Loss, Prayer, Prayer for Parents, Prayer for Mother, Loss of a Child

My Mother, My Self

My Mother, My Self Nobody loves you like your mother.Fussing with your hat, doling out superfluous advice:"Stand up straight!" "Look both ways!"Putting up with our selective amnesiaas we forget to bring home our report card—again.I want to know her back story,what she gave up for me.

Also labeled: Prayer for Loss, Prayer for Parents, Prayer for Aging

An Empty Lap

An Empty Lap My life and lap are emptywithout her comforting,purring presence.My friends want to sympathizebut they don't understand.How can I miss a cat so much?As day follows day,help me rememberthe love that You shared with methrough this one small animal.Help me to remember her warmthand her comfort as I...

Also labeled: Prayer, Sue Bradford Edwards, Prayer for Pets

What Remains

What Remains Please sit with me here,in the dark and the cold,and help me remember. Help me remember the natural peaceher presence gave.Help me remember the grace of her heart,the generosity of her spirit,the sincerity of her kindness.Help me remember all the waysYou touched the world through her.

Also labeled: Prayer for Loss, Prayer, Abigail Wurdeman, Prayer for Death

In this Mourning

In this Mourning The hardest part was standing vigil,shaking clammy hands, kissing mascara-strewn cheeks,all of us trying to find words of comfort.Help me feel the warmth in every covered dish and bouquet of carnations.Platitudes and pat answers don't...

Also labeled: Mourning, Ruth Williams

Never Alone

Never Alone You are near when breathing starts to quicken,when eyes are open, but not seeing of this earth,when coolness envelopes the skin,when family and friends (from here and beyond)are beckoned to the bedside.You are near when tears flow, and it's time to say good bye.When smiles...

Also labeled: Prayer for Loss, Prayer, Mourning, Prayer for Death, Karen Laven

Canine Connection

Canine Connection The truth is he picked me out.Lots of dogs to choose from,but his eyes said, "We belong together."Sitting in my lap, a resident of my heart.He gives me...

Also labeled: Prayer for Loss, Prayer, Prayer for Pets, Heidi Haller