Celebration To Remember Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

People's lives are forever changed upon awakening,
their existence having been shortened by living the
day before.

Moments passing like waves upon the shore, never to
return again once they've been dispersed into the
ocean.

Life fading, nothing to stop the flow of time, years
just keep passing us by, our lives having been filled
with unbelievable joy and happiness at times.

Now faded and placed in yellowed memories of our yes-
terdays, all that is left now is the intense sadness
and sorrow over having lost it all through death.

Reliving all the good times and memories of what we
had together, increasing the sadness of our hearts
tenfold.

Yet holding this sorrow with gentle hearts made tender
to feelings of what is now gone, looking ahead, seeing
how life has changed.

Finding a way to celebrate, finding joy and happiness
in the moments we have left, being with loved ones, en-
joying and creating memories with them.

Joy of celebrations when we are together, knowing that
when we too are gone, they will relive all these joyous
and happy times together.

Feeling the intense sadness loss has brought into their
lives, leaving thoughts for them to carry on by making
their own good times with loved ones.

Enjoying every moment spent together, deciding to be
happy in order to make their lives a celebration to be
remembered and passed on to the next generation.