Not So Very Long Ago
Once upon a time
Not so very long ago
I lost my brother Randy
To suicide you know
In a lonely motel room
Just a few miles down the road
He gave his life to God that day
To unburden a heavy load
His life on earth was 38 years
Too young to cry so many tears
His heartaches were too much to bear
For dark clouds had followed him everywhere
Once upon a time
Not so very long ago
My precious brother Randy
Decided to let go
With pictures of his children
Who were kept away from him
He gazed upon their beloved faces
As the barrel was brought to his chin
And in that final hour
As all hope disappeared
His tears began to shower
Down his face of 38 years
In his deep depression
One thing he failed to see
His life was very precious
To mom and dad and me
Once upon a time
Not so very long ago
Randy chose to leave us
Though he knew we loved him so
Along with his life he took our hearts
And shook our very soul
Leaving us with crumbled pieces
To grieve our loss forevermore
Once upon a time
Not so ver long ago
Randy found the peace he sought
In Gods' loving arms you know
Written in loving tribute to Randy (May 3, 1963 - July 4,2001)on May 3, 2002 (his birthday)
Still devasted and missing you my best friend, My love always, "sissy"
Teresa
