I picked this poem up at the Hospice as I have struggled to cope..with the loss of my Mum, I have only ever known her love, her loyalty and her presence in my life, I tried to prepare myself over the preceding months, but I was still not prepared for her to go..I hope this helps you to.. Please don't feel guilty, It was my time to go, I see you are still feeling sad, and the tears just seem to flow, We all come to earth for our lifetime, And for some its not many years, I don't want you to keep crying, You are shedding so many tears, I haven't really left you, Even though it may seem so, I have just gone to my heavenly home, and I'm closer than you know Just believe that when you say my name, I am standing next to you, I know you long to see me, but there's nothing I can do, But I'll still send you messages, And hope you understand, that when your time comes to 'cross over' I'll be there to take your hand....