Daughter, once I thought I lost you.
So completely did I sorrow,
No light of hope could find my heart;
No vision of tomorrow.
In my grief, I only saw your loss,
The space where you had been.
When all the while, you were right here,
In a safer place within.
Now, you will never sorrow again,
For only love survives.
Within my heart your memory dwells
And shines out through my eyes.
The legacy of love you left
We will strive to carry on.
As long as I live, I’ll remember you,
And you will not be gone.

Comments (1)

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written by Regina Bourne, July 15, 2008

My daughter Carrie passed away ten years ago, coming up on the 27th of July. I was looking for idea's to put a memorial passage in the local paper when I saw the title to your poem. It made me feel that much closer to her and still reminds me that she will forever be in my heart.

Thank you so much