Empty Arms

Empty Arms



Empty arms since my child has died.

A million tears so far I've cried.

Little things to be put away

To look upon another day



My body aches

My soul is worn

From crying for you night and morn



No one can soothe the pain in me

They've all tried; it's not to be

Only I can mourn your loss from me

For no one else held you close, you see.

It was me, your mom, just you and me.



A new day approaches and sunshine spies

To see if I am ready to live or die

I decided to welcome him in for a while

And I actually managed to break a smile.



My love for you is a precious thing,

going on forever, like an eternal spring.

Wherever I am or what ever I do

I shall always, in my heart, remember you.



I carry you with me wherever I go

An ever changing photograph in my heart to show.



I hear your whispers in the dark of night

And see your shadow by candlelight.

I can hear your giggle as years go on

And know you’re happy in your Heavenly home.



So laugh and play and sing for me,

and I’ll do the same--you'll see.



One day, my darling, by and by

Momma will meet you in the sky.

Together we'll laugh and kiss and hug

I'll hold you close and warm and snug.



Until then, my child, stay close to the gate

And know that your mother can hardly wait

To see your precious face and hands

As they welcome me home to the Promised Land.



Stay close to Jesus, for each day I pray

And may have a special word for Him to say.

And if at anytime you want to respond

Whisper in His ear and He'll pass it on.



Until then, my child, I continue to pray

That without you, I can make it just one more day.



Love Mom