Death.
I knew he had been failing, and now
He's really gone.
Despite the relief you feel now that his
Suffering is over,
In the weeks and months ahead you
Will discover that your
Grief is intense, worse than you could
Ever have imagined.
Treat yourself gently, friend, as you
Would after major surgery.
Push through the pain, but rest when
Your mind and body say, "Enough."
And picture your Father cradling you,
Holding you close to His heart knowing that
He sees your broken one, and in
His own time and tender way, He will
Heal it.
"He heals the broken hearted and
binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3