There are many times
Where a life will change
Suddenly altering its course
Making us rearrange.
So that happened
On this terrible day
When a beloved sister
Was taken away.
An act so terrible
That not many of us can relate
To its unspeakable horror
Its numbing fate.
And now my babe
I’m here to say
I will never, ever forget
The meaning of this day.
Your life did change
In ways I can never feel
Yet the sadness within you
To me makes it real.
I want you to know
while I’ll never fully understand
I’ll always be there
When you need me to take your hand.
I know that for your family
This day must be shared
To reflect on Linda’s life
And how much you cared.
Today it’s ok to pause
And shed some tears.
Her memory will stay
For the rest of your years.
Every tear you do cry
Is a call from your heart
Telling Linda you miss her
As you have from the start.
Today I want you to
Close your eyes for a while
Think of the good things
That make you smile.
For those too will
Be memories to share
With others who know,
Others who care.
All of the tears
And the smiles that survive
Help you to carry on and
Keep Linda alive.