Today I Put Your Things Away Poem by Michelle Lee Johnstone

Today I put your things away, and the tears began to flow
I love you, I miss you so much, and I can’t seem to let you go
While packing boxes I played the songs we used to sing
Oh what sweet memories did those songs bring
Among your things I found your teddy bear
I held it in my arms so tight, I somehow felt you there
Sometimes I sit alone in the darkness, just trying to forget
The things I did and did not do, all that I regret
I tried my hardest to protect you, but a stranger took you away
If only I tried a little harder, you would be with me today
Within my broken heart is only a painful memory of the life we had
Sounding it is emptiness and anger. I can’t help but be sad
I remember waving goodbye to you, as I watched you enter the mall
That was our last goodbye, last sight of you- the day I lost it all
A stranger stabbed your heart, your fight came to rest
I guess this proves, God only takes the best
Today I am full of loneliness and memories of you
Pain engulfs me, thinking of what you went through
Although we are so very far apart
I will always love you with all my heart.

For the parents who lost their children

By Michelle Lee Johnstone