At a Family Wedding

A wedding in the family what joy there did abound

Alas! I had to go alone as you are not around

Your family made me welcome as they always do

But it just was not the same to be there without you.

For Will and Charlotte it was a day so full of gladness

But along with me others had some sadness

Alas we have no say as to “how” or “why” or “when”

For death in its many guises will decide “now” or “then”.

For some of us “then” is always “now”

But begs the question “why” and “how”

Why should death have parted you and I

Will I ever learn “how” and “why”.

I watched with heavy heart as sadness showed through on a face

It so affected young and old, but why this time and place?

There is the realization that amidst all joy is sorrow

But then again no matter what, we have to face tomorrow!

For awhile please step aside sadness at this wonderful time of joy

And for Will and Charlotte may there be “great joy”

For now being one may they find new strength

Living life in partnership for many years in length.

 RBA  28X07

My dad wrote all these poems after my mum died to express his feelings.

They are written from the heart.

There are 7 poems in total.

Thank you dad for letting me share them & your feelings .

I love you.