Chapter 14. The Eulogy. Poem by Katherine Shaw

The funeral was only a day away
I hadn't written down anything to say;
How much I missed my mum and dad
Nothing to say, I was feeling so bad
I didn't want to write I just wanted to touch
I wanted them here...oh so much
I wanted to smell my mum's perfume
I wanted her here with me in the room
Skin-to-skin contact not words written in ink
I was in pieces, I couldn't think
I was in so much pain, mental agony
But I had to write the dammed eulogy!
I signed the eulogy with a kiss

It went a little something like this
'May the wind lift you, raise you up high
Take you over mountains that tower in the sky
May the sea wash you places near and far
May the sun sooth you, no matter where you are
You were the sun that shone upon me
You were the best parents you could ever be
God took you for a reason, the reason I don't know
I hope that he takes care of you no matter where you go
I hope wherever you are Angels walk by your side
And on a golden cloud in Heaven you both will glide
I hope one day I will be with you, hope to see you soon
But for now your memory surrounds me like a bound cocoon
Mum loved you so much, Dad, you were mum's life
Dad you were so lucky to have had mum as your wife
I hope in Heaven you both can talk
Hold her hand and slowly walk
Walk towards that ray of light
One so golden, warm and bright
I hope you are together for eternity
Thank you both for all you gave me