When someone dies, for those that are left behind to grieve, the days that follow are a blur. We stumble through funeral arrangements, donning black clothes and meeting members of the family that we haven't seen for years.

A year later, as the anniversary approaches, the process is reversed. The numbness creeps over those that grieve, a few days ahead of what was a shocking event.

One year on

I couldn’t let today go by
Without a word or two
To say how very sad I am
And that we’re missing you

A year ago, the lights went out
After your life begun
So there’s no candle on a cake
To celebrate you’re one

But one shines from within your heart
A flame for all to see
And today being your birthday
We’ll sing, but silently

Because we’ll never forget you
Precious bundle of joy
Our whisper of lost happiness
Breathtaking baby boy