Do not just say you're sorry,
For the loss of our sons and daughters.
Wrap your arms around us,
And hug us a little longer.

For hours turn to days,
To months and even years.
The pain never really goes away,
And neither do the tears.

We sometimes seem consumed,
With the lives that have gone before us.
But this is just our expression,
Of the grief that is so poisonous.

Our language is now different.
The same words have new meaning.
Things you say with good intentions,
Now sometimes can be demeaning.

Please bare with us,
As we discover this new normal.
Help us to acknowledge our children,
And make their memories immortal.

For those of you still reading this,
Thank you for understanding,
That the depth if this long journey,
Is so emotionally demanding.