Could I offer my mom-in-law's eulogy for C/C, P&T?!?

SELFISH TEARS

(I Eulogize My Beloved Mother - March, 1989)

Today we cry...must admit they're selfish tears.

You see...our faith assures your journey's done.

But it's not for you we mourn, at all, my dear;

It's for those of us you've left behind...alone!!!

We share your joy...share your happiness at rest,

Your painful fears now for forever stilled.

You've fought the good fight, passed the final test,

But you've left behind a hole that can't be filled!!!

So, until we each rejoin you some someday,

And, while your memory buoys us through those years,

We'll miss you...but continue on our way,

And, from time to time, we'll cry our selfish tears!!!

Ray Hamilton © March 19, 1989

But, I couldn’t just end this here,

not for a “mom” who’s, for me, s’dear:

Angel Betty

My tears are mostly selfish, still, it’s true,

Though this time, Betty, they’re there just for you!

We’ve had a less-than-wonderful twelve years,

For reasons that do…and don’t…warrant tears,

But one thing I am wholly certain of…

There never was a reason that didn’t warrant love.

You never made me feel like I’d intruded,

In fact, you always made me feel totally included!

And I’m left the sweet recall of all we’ve shared,

Big things and little…but mostly how you cared!

And one thing I’m completely certain of…

Not a day e’er passed between us that didn’t benefit from love.

RAH © 08 August 2012