Why Him, Why Now? Poem by Shelley L Baxter

In memory of my wonderful cousen Jerry Williams.

A special man died today and he was
one the world would mourn twice over
if they all knew him and there were not so
much stuff to do and needless words to say.

You see, I do not understand Gods plan,
although I do not question him I find myself
wondering why once again the Great ones
are taken away from those who love them.

Why were we put here to live a short time,
only to die an untimely death in pain,
sometimes in shame with all our dignity
gone like the leaves on a cold winters day.

Sadly, I cant write a poem that would do this man,
this beautiful man justice, or sing a song or write a speech,
to give you the whole truth of his loving, caring
Christlike ways, so with that...I and thousands cry.

My heart is heavy and it feels cold and empty,
as I wait for hot tears to dry from my tired eyes...
and for the strain to leave my lungs just long
enough to let me breath free and see the light of day.

Written on July 22nd 2007.