Aaron Havenga (April 2, 1975 ~ November 20, 1994)
At first,
when it happened,
the weight was so heavy
I could not lift it
off my chest;
the way it pushed
on my heavy heart.
But after thirty years
I've learned how to carry
the weight of sorrow.
Although I've aged,
my strength is greater,
the burden feels lighter,
my faith shines brighter.
Nineteen years of love was not enough,
but we will be together again.
Love, Dad
© 2024 Richard Havenga
My son was also born in 1975, and for 25 years I lost him in a different way. Your opening sentence is powerful, I can feel your loss and your strength. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI’m thinking of all of you today. Such a loss of dear sweet Aaron. I send a prayer. Love, Gloria
ReplyDelete