Hello, Goodbye, Is there anymore to life?

Hello, Goodbye, Is there anymore to life?

I saw you just the other day,
I was going to stop to say hello—
Some things just were on my mind,
And I lost track of time.

I didn’t realize it that moment,
There wouldn’t be another “hi”
Nor the chance to tell you
That “I loved you” and “goodbye.”

I saw God working in your life,
And I knew that you were His child.
But this pain cuts through me like a knife,
That He’d take you away too soon.

How could this even happen?
You’re smile; I can’t believe it’s gone.
I miss you so much you know
You’re all that’s on my mind.

And I wonder… wasn’t life supposed to be better than this?

Now I’m empty on the inside,
I’m broken and feel hollow.
My eyes haven’t begun to dry
From the tears that now have followed.

This pain, is real—
At times it seems unbearable.
But somehow I must continue on—
Though I have no strength.

Yes God, I know that there will be a time when life is better than all of this.

But God I want to know,
Why it was her and not me?
Why did you take her from me too soon?
And what all of this means?

Sometimes I want the answers!
Though I am full of pain,
But I know I have to wait.
Help me cling steadfast to your name.

So none of this makes sense now and perhaps it never will--
But I know one day I’ll see you again when life is better than this.

-- Greg Butz 9/30/08

This was originally written for my sister, after the death of one of her friends. I never met her, but I wrote this for her to help her grieving.