Someone I love has gone away and life is not the same, the greatest gift that you can give is just to speak their name. I need to hear the stories and the tales of days gone past, I need for you to understand these memories must last. We’ll never make more...
Words from COPE President and Founder Lilly Julien “What will I do with my love for you?” a grieving mother calls out in desperation. “Just love me,” she hears her son say. “But where are you?” She asks. “I’m here,” he...
Words from COPE President and Founder Lilly Julien On Thanksgiving, I gave thanks for COPE, all of our facilitators, directors, and volunteers who have made support possible for so many families. You were all in my thoughts as I felt the absence of my own love ones....
COPE Parent Sandi Bloomberg wrote this poem for her daughter in law. He’s just gone for a little while Some day in the future You’ll again see his smile He’s just gone for a pause in time And some day in the future A reunion sublime He’s just gone on to a better...
COPE Parent Phyllis Weiner received this poem as a Jewish prayer for the High Holidays. “I believe it’s universal for anyone who has lost a loved one.” It is hard to sing of oneness when our world is not complete, when those who once brought...
Crazy Upside Down Life In memory of my beloved son, Jay Jimenez – E. J. Barbera Sun’s out at night, moths fly from flame What went left now goes right Nothing will ever be the same. Two plus two no longer four, stars visible by...
Life is Eternal If wishing makes it so won’t you let me know that life is eternal and love is immortal and death is only a horizon Life is eternal as we move into the light and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight — from the song, Life is...
To Where You Are Who can say for certain, maybe you’re still here ~ I feel you all around me, your memory so clear. Deep within the stillness I can hear you speak. You’re still an inspiration ~ Can it be that you are mine forever, love and you are watching...
As far as I can see, grief will never truly end. It may become softer over time, more gentle, and some days will feel sharp. But grief will last as long as love does—forever. It’s simply the way the absence of your loved one manifests in your heart. A deep...
Now that I am gone, remember me with smiles and laughter. And if you need to cry, cry with your brother or sister who walks in grief beside you. And when you need me, put your arms around anyone and give to them what you need to give to me. There are so many who need...
