A Few Short Years

(Memorial Poems – Remembrance Poems)

You came into the world one day

a few short years ago

We wrapped you up in arms of love

and you began to grow.

You learned to walk, and then to talk

when you were very small

We watched you dazzle with a smile

you gave to one and all.

You learned to care ’bout others

and often showed them how

We saw with joy and pride so great

and often remember now.

You worked so hard at your books

because they were so tough

We tried to help you as we could

and hoped it was enough.

You treasured every single friend

be they young or old

We could not help but think

you had a pot of gold.

You filled the world with sunshine

a bright and shining light

We held you high for all to see

and knew that you were right.

You left one day and shocked us all

when you were but half grown

We knew God sent an angel down

to take you to his home.

You could not be forgotten

as if we’d ever try

We try to see the love you left

even as we cry.

You wait for us with God we know

for us to join you there

We live our sadder lives on Earth

and find you everywhere.