Forgive Me Mother To Lemuel Poem by Martin Greyford

Your death is untimely
Unexpected and unaccepted
By all family members.

I hardly blame myself for your death
You died when I didn't have money
Never had the chance to say goodbye.

You died on your own
Without anyone looking into your eyes
And hearing the last whisper of your voice.

Please do forgive me
For failing to take care of you
In the last minutes of your life.

If it is possible wake up and see your elder sister
Lamenting as she throws herself down
Wake up and hear her your sister's cry.

What a shame to me!
You have given up so easily on me
Why did it had to be you?

How will I accept your death?
You didn't say a thing to me
Or anyone close to you.

Anyway, I'm glad I had the chance
To know you as my sister and
A happy soul you weree.

My dear,
Your death has brought me pain
That I'll have to endure for a time

Though I have to let go
Of the pain within me
And understand that you are no more.

It's God's plan that you're gone
He gives and He takes
But your demise is really painful.

Rest in peace
As you forgive this poor brother of yours
Until we meet again on the other side.

Goodbye
My sweet little sister
Mother to my handsome nephew - Lemuel

Farewell!
My Beatrice Zondiwe Tembo
Rest I eternal peace