18 December, 2008

Sufferin

Charles Kondak

People taken away
Ones who made us whole
Taken away before their time
Struck down in their prime
Struggle to make sense
Look for answers beyond our control
You’ll learn to live again
but don’t ever forget me
The hurt never leaves completely
But eventually the good memories
Will outweigh the tragedy
Eventually, you’ll come to terms
but don’t ever forget me
Wail against the thief
Who stole a precious soul
Lord, help us
Don’t let anger turn to bitterness
All the hurt may never leave
but you’ll come to terms
You’ll learn to live again
but never forget our loving memories

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