Grief envelops me, holding me ever so tight
I don’t know how I’ll make it through this night.
Grief follows me each and everyday
No matter how I duck and dodge,
I can’t seem to get out of its way.

Grief calls on me, knows me by name,
Never letting me forget that
Things will never be the same.
Grief speaks to me at unexpected times
It doesn’t give me a forewarning, hint or sign.

It sends its friend called, Loneliness
To rob me of my sleep,
And gives me tears
That cause me to weep, and weep, and weep.
It sends along Hurt and Pain
As constant reminders that
Life without you will never be the same.

Grief robs, cheats and destroys
I don’t think I can stand this Grief much more.
Grief leaves me with emptiness
Where love used to be
Reminding me that never again
Will I see you smiling at me.

Grief says to me
That you’ll never again come home
I’m so unhappy and all alone.

Lord, help me,
For I’m going down fast
Show me that one day this too shall pass.

Show me once more, Lord
That love does transcend,
That even Grief
Can’t bring love to an end.
Show me, Lord
Show me right away!
Because Grief is waiting to attack me
As I start a brand new day.

Copyright � 1997 Shelia E. Lipsey