"The pain was terrible," I said. "I remember
Thinking that if I had a gun I would shoot
Myself," and I pointed my finger to
My head.
We laughed.
All but one gal.
Her precious son,
Her only son had taken his life and I had no
Idea that my utterance had pierced her to
The core.
She asked to speak with me privately.
When she revealed that my comments had
Wounded her, my heart was wounded too.
I asked her to forgive me.
We prayed and moved on.
I thanked my friend for making me aware of
My insensitivity and of the hurting people
That surround me.
Because she was transparent I know never to
Repeat those words.
And I know it is never right to make light of
A topic that is dreadful and not one bit
Humorous.