No Greater Pain
I know you mean well
But you don't understand
There are no words to explain
Although on the surface, I may appear fine,
Remember I buried a child of mine
And there is no greater pain.
Grief is a taboo in our civilized world,
I despise this hideous game,
I must smile while going insane.
For Gods' sake, a part of me died,
You can't imagine how often I've cried,
And there is no greater pain.
If I look well,
Or laugh when you joke,
You think I'm my old self again.
I'm raw inside, a shell of me,
The woman you knew can no longer be,
And there is no greater pain.
Look deep into my eyes,
Acknowledge my loss,
As my heart beats its hollow refrain.
I'm caught in a web of infinite whys
I'll morn for my son 'till the rest of me dies,
And there is no greater pain.
Madelaine Perri Kasden
Written in loving memory of her son,
Neill Perri 10/2/71-6/15/95
Great poem, Shelly. I'm thinking about you. I hope we can get together soon.
ReplyDeleteI keep checking this web site,eve after the goodbye. The poem speaks the truth. thinking about you and your family. Keep the Faith!! Nick and Barbara NH.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that wonderful poem. I just wanted to let you know that your family is in my thougts and prayers...even if you decide blogging is not for you! You have been through enough that NO ONE should judge your feelings, behaviors, emotions, etc.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you....
Thanks for sharing this Shelly, it helps me better understand...
ReplyDeleteShelly-I still check this blog too even though you already said goodbye and I will keep checking. I think of you and your family often....
ReplyDeleteLynne B
Shelly,
ReplyDeleteI also continue to check in on your blog. My heart hopes to read good news, happy news, from you and your family. I continue to pray for you you and your family's continued healing.
-Laura Jaeggi