Online Memorial Tribute

We are a group of Aliens
Living in Civilian space.
Just take a moment to hear our words.
We'd like to put you in our place.

Just close your eyes and imagine
You lost your child for a year.
We all want you to know,
the things you say bring tears.

It's New Year's Eve, it's midnight,
you're toasting with champagne.
Just remember us for a second,
the New Year brings more pain.

It's February, Valentine's Day.
Everywhere you look a heart.
Just remember us for a second,
Our child and us, apart.

It's Easter now,
as you watch your child hunt for his Easter basket, just remember us for a second,
our child lies in a casket.

It's Mother's Day, then Father's Day,
you open the present your child brings.
Just remember us for a second,
for the phone that never rings.

It's the Fourth of July, your lunch is packed,
you found your picnic spot.
Just remember us for a second,
we had to pick out our child's plot.

It's August now, the weathers hot,
you take your child to the beach.
Just remember us for a second,
our child is out of reach.

September now, the school bells ring,
another school year has begun.
Just remember us for a second,
our child's lessons on earth are done.

October's here,
you smile as your child jumps in the leaves.
Just remember us for a second,
for all of us that grieve.

As you sit at the Thanksgiving table,
your head bowed down in prayer.
Just remember us for a second,
as we gaze at the empty chair.

It's Christmas now,
you watch your child as he opens another toy.
Just remember us for a second,
for the holiday's bring no joy.

You take a picture of your child,
blowing out candles on his birthday cake.
Just remember us for a second,
for the one we'll never bake.

It's several years now down the road,
you watch your child get married.
Just remember us for a second,
for the child that we buried.

And as you go to the hospital,
to see your grandchild born.
Just remember us for a second,
for the child we still mourn.

Open your eyes now, wipe your tears,
erase the way you feel.
Just remember us for a second,
for our pain is very real.

Just grab your child and hold him close,
but remember our pain and sorrow,
for the Civilian you are today,
you could be the Alien tomorrow.

Author: UNKNOWN