I wonder
I wonder what you look like,
Lying so still. …
I wonder what they dressed you in
A sari blue or green;
I wonder whether you look peaceful
Or happy as can be
But most of all I wonder
Whether you are searching for me…
I wonder what you felt like
When you knew it was time to go;
Were you afraid or ready,
Or happy to be free?
Free from suffering and sorrow
Or tired of holding on. …
But most of all I know that
You were wishing I was home.
I wish I could have been there,
Holding your hand
As you were struggling to have one last breath
To let you know I’m there;
To return the love I received
I will never be able to do
’Cos you have given me love that overflows
For this lifetime and more. …
I wonder whether you are
With Christ in Heaven today;
Especially with Dada and Podi Mama
To be joined together again. ...
I wait for the day I can join you
And see your smile again;
Till then I will try to live a life
With you in my heart always.
Eranga Goonetilleke |
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