What Do You Say ?

What do you say, to a daughter who lost her mother, recently ? What do you say, when each time she searches for that beloved face, what do you say, when each time she reaches out to touch that loving being, who had been her constant support ? What do you say, when she longs for that clasp of comfort one more time , what do you say, when she turns her tear filled, woebegone eyes, asking why she feels, this heart wrenching sorrow?

What can you say, to mitigate this terrible pain, the loss of a mother who gave life, her dearest friend, who taught her right from wrong, who showed her, the strength in forgiveness, and to never hold a grudge, to stand for justice in all circumstances, and to encourage the weak, to console the suffering, and to be generous at all times? How do you comfort her for the loss of the one who doubled her joys and halved her sorrows, held her close in her troubles, and rejoiced at her every success ?

What can you tell her, when she grieves alone and silently, when she covers her pain, beneath her ever present smile , when she goes about her work, taking care of her family and others , though her heart is breaking into a million pieces ? What do you tell her when at the end of the day, she retreats, on her own to mourn, to nurse her aching soul ? Seeing her inconsolable agony, feeling her pain, all I want to say is, rest dear daughter,while I mourn and weep for your loss, just awhile.