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AFTER THE RAIN
Tragedy bursts into our lives like a sudden thunderstorm
raining down grief,
sorrow
heartache
and once the rain subsides
leaving a path of sadness and destruction in its wake.
And though the initial tragedy may take but a moment
the heartache and sorrow remain
once the clouds have departed
and the sun returns….
long after the rain.
Feelings of sadness from a tragedy
often linger after the rain
because there is no time limit on sorrow
no deadline to a person’s pain.
When we know someone who’s experienced a tragedy
who’s sorrow will not fade away
and we’re at a loss not knowing what to do
how to act
or even what to say…
Sometimes the best we can do is sit with them in silence
nothing spoken…
nothing planned.
and let them rest their head upon our shoulders
while we gently hold their hand.
To show them that whatever happens
we will follow where they lead…
to offer them our friendship
and let them know
they can take as much time as they need.
For though we cannot take away their sorrow…
perhaps we can absorb some of their pain…
each time their memories and their sorrow returns…
long after the rain.
