HIS STRENGTH TO CARRY ON

He wrapped his loving arms around me

He gently wiped my tears

He saw the sorrow in my eyes

He tried to calm my fears

He offered his shoulder to cry on

When there were no words to say

He silently consoled me

In his loving, tender way

He couldn't take away my sorrow

He couldn't bring my child back

But his love and understanding

Helped to get me back on track

He understood a mother's sorrow

The depths of pain within my heart

That death can't sever a mother's love

But it can tear a life apart

He gave to me something priceless

His strength to carry on

He gave a grieving mother's heart

Courage to be strong