Silver Lining
If you look closely enough
Through the bad, there is a silver lining.
If you look for the good and the light,
Surely, you will see it.
When he held me up high
My grandfather was king of the world
The day he breathed his last
Proved to be a long way to plummet.
If you look closely enough
Through the pain and remember,
The good will come back to you
And surely, you will see it.
My aunt’s wisdom and compassion
Teaching me how to be independent
A part of us connected, my own heart crushed
When she perished in a fatal crash.
I revealed to no one those tears
The silver lining was dim
The experience so unexpected
How could anyone see it?
I held my grandmother tight
I stayed by her side and remembered
The good she told me as I held her hand
Always be able to take care of yourself.
My heart shattered to pieces
The beginning of holding back my pain
I still tried to see the silver lining
Then my best friend was dying.
She held on as long as she could
The smile never once faded
Loving both of her babies,
She thought she had it beat.
The silver lining was darker
As she fought it bravely
After all, she couldn’t lose
She had so much to live for.
The remedy made her worse
As I held her hand tight in her sleep,
Dear God, “If she’s going to be well, make her healthy
If she’s not, then end her pain.”
The hardest prayer I ever prayed
I couldn’t take away her cancer
I held her hand, oh, so tight
Where is that silver lining?
Heart beating so very quick
I cried one last time honestly
Now I hold the pillow tight
It will eternally collect my tears.
To lose those you love
Is the hardest thing to do
I still seek my silver lining
And hold my pillow near.
How can I ever show emotion again?
When can I love without restraint?
Where is this silver lining they speak about?
Looking to the sky, “Show your face”!
Focal Breeze 