‘ You cannot take the other’s place ‘
words I once spoke in haste.
Now that your gone, I find I wish
those words I could replace.
I hope somehow, somewhere out there
that you hear what I say.
Your place cannot be taken and
I’ll miss you ev’ry day.
I’ve learned a vital lesson; one
I hope not to forget.
Life’s short we must watch what we say,
so we won’t have regret.
c.d.m.12/17/15
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Lost my cousin this week. She once said she wanted to be my, ” first best cousin.” Her sister had been. I said without thinking, “You can’t take someone else’s place.” Not thinking, I should have went further and said ,” you have your own place.” Very hard lesson. She was 55.Went in her sleep, but she had come to know the Lord.:)
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I’m glad I asked because this is one of those great stories we can all identify with.