Tom Zart | Haiti Earthquake Memorial Poem 2010
Nearly a week ago, tragedy struck the Haitian nation. Today, devastation continues to take its toll. Homes, businesses, schools are left in ruin, and friends and family continue to realize terrible fears — their loved ones have been lost. In the wake of this disaster, Valley of Life encourages you to support the grieving nation in any way you can. Some can give money, others can provide skills and manpower, and others can simply offer prayers and hope for the future. Still, there are those who wish to humbly offer the comforting power of the written word in order to help navigate the road to recovery. As such, the following is a recently composed memorial poem for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
Haiti Earthquake Memorial Poem 2010
Sorrow is better than laughter,
For by grieving, we’re improved.
Blessed be all who mourn
Till from sadness they’re removed.
After death our souls shall fly,
Perhaps from star to star,
Reaching our destination
To find Heaven’s gate ajar.
God made us able to cry;
Sorrow teaches us to fear
Those days we’re selfish and cruel
When life is so short and dear.
Time wipes tears from all faces
Whose hearts are tuned to sorrow.
Those that cry a thousand tears
Shall be blessed by tomorrow.
Tears are the raindrops of the soul
And there’s one for all who die.
They are the silent words of grief
As they fall free from the eye.
The shortest verse in the Bible
Is the one where Jesus wept.
So, if you hold back tears, shed them
When your pain’s too harsh to accept.
Tears are lovelier than a smile
When they come from those you love
As they seek relief from sadness
When you’re summoned from above.
Tears are a love-mates humble gift
When it’s time to say goodbye,
Though the eyes are wet and swollen
With despair and patience they dry.
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