Somebody said it was for a reason
Somebody said he is with God now
Somebody said he is in a better place
Somebody said time will heal all wounds
Somebody doesn’t say anything
Somebody isn’t a friend
……… But somebody said, I am sorry
……..& sat quietly by my side
……..& somebody shared my sorrow
……..& held my hand when I cried
……..& somebody understood I will become someone new
……..& they promise to love the new me also
……..& promise never to expect the old me to come back
Marilyn’s only child, Keyon Sadeq, died at the age of 18 in February 2015. She is currently a leader in the Sacramento-South Placer County Chapter of the Bereaved Parents of the USA.