Survivor Guilt

Have you ever known someone who survived a life-changing event that took the life of another?  I am learning that many of these people feel guilty for surviving.  But, when you really think about it, none of us would have a chance of surviving our final judgment and enjoying eternity in Heaven had it not been for the life-giving blood that freely flowed on Calvary.  A life was given so we might live.

"Survivor Guilt"

The car was crushed beyond repair

Her family was left in utter despair

But I walked away with hardly a bruise

Why did I win while she had to lose?

First my sister and then my brother

Both taken within a year of each other

Cancer got ahold and wouldn’t let go

Why I’m still here I just don’t know.

Caught in the middle

Is a strange way to feel

Lost somewhere between

Gratefulness and guilt.

Childless months have turned to years

While hopeful anticipation turns to tears

 And here am I with my fourth child due

Living my dream while theirs won’t come true.

He had been with the company eighteen years

Downsizing is what they call his worst fear

But I got a raise and an office with a view

How can I face him…what will he do?

Caught in the middle

Is a strange way to feel

Lost somewhere between

Gratefulness and guilt.

            He was perfect, but died for me.

            And because He did, I can be

            Found, not lost, unchained and set free

            Guiltlessly headed for eternity!

Melissa B. King

October 29, 2012