It still hurts

A friend of mine lost her mother yesterday. In sending her my condolences the pain of your loss became so intense. I realised that time may offer some healing but it will never truly remove the hurt, the loss, the pain, the loneliness of your absence. It's only 3 years and yet it feels like eternity.
I miss you tremendously. We all miss you so much Amah. Just to call you AMAH one more time, to see your smile one more time, to hear you one more time...........

3 Years Ago Today

3 years ago today,

But yet it seems like only yesterday,

You are never far off from our thoughts,

"Wish you were here,"

Are words often on our lips.

If only wishes do come true,

You would be right back here with us,

But alas that is not so,

So carry on we must,

With beautiful memories of you in our hearts.

I can still picture you clearly in my mind,

Always there for all of us,

The kind, gentle and loving ‘Amma' you always were,

You were our ‘Appa’ too for 34 years,

Maybe thats why its so hard to move on.

We still love you dearly,

No matter where you are,

Its been a long journey for you too,

Hope and pray that you are safe,

But surely in heaven, you are.

Time heals or so they say,

We still await for such a day,

Just a fleeting memory of you,

Can still bring about so much pain, 

And its 3 years ago again.