In July, each day draws me nearer to another year without you
An unwelcome anniversary but there's nothing I can do
To turn back the clock, to bring you back home
To return you to your family the place you belong.
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July is always a difficult month for me. My son died 15 years ago today,22nd July, but the pain is always there. It may ease a little but it never leaves you completely. Any bereaved parent has to find a way to live with this loss. For me, I pray that every day there is something in my life that makes me want to get our of bed.
Any mother who reads this has to of broken down in tears as I did.. One of the simplest but most beautifully sad Elegies I have ever read. So very sorry for your loss.
Writing is an incredible healer along with sharing your words. Sadly the pain is always there as is the need to fulfil your journey in life. Beautiful words.