Online Memorial Tribute

My Dad and Brother don't always cry.
Their heart was broken
when I had to die.

They both tried to hold it
together and be strong.
Even though their son and brother
was already was gone.

Dad held my Mother,
Jeff held our Mom.
as tears fall.
Trying to comfort each other.

They go through the day
doing things they have to do.
But a piece of their heart
has been ripped away too.

So when they are all alone.
They let out their pain.
And the tears pour out
like falling rain.

They feel like they have to
be strong for each other.
But oh God they hurt too
just like my dear Mother.

They look for answers
but none are to be found.
They hide behind a mask.
When they are feeling down.

They smile through their tears.
They struggle and hold in their fears.
But what you see on the other
side is always real.

Men don't always express.
What they really feel.

So the next time you
see a mother hurting.
Over her lost child.

Stop and hug a Dad and a child
they know how this Mother feels.