The Hennessey's followed Paul's coffin into the church. The sat in the front row, for the first part they listened to the minister talk about Paul. How he would do anything for his family. How he was so protective of them. Kerry and Bridget both smiled inwardly at this. They knew they would miss that. They sang songs that so strongly reminded them of Paul that it was almost as if it was written about him. People came up and read their favourite articles written by him. The sound of sobbing echoed around the place. Kerry's were the only dry eye and she was up next. She had written a poem, from his perspective.
"Do not cry when depart
Please don't let the crying start
We will never be apart
As I will always be in your heart.
When I go, please dot cry
It is not actually a goodbye
Look right up into the sky
I am watching, way up high
When I leave, don't be sad.
Please don't cry, please don't be mad
I know you won't always be glad
Just think of the great times we had
Don't be sad when I go
Please don't let the tears flow
Don't let your emotions stow
And don't let darkness make you low
Please don't cry when I leave
I don't want you to grieve
I'll be with you, just believe
Happiness is easy to achieve
Do not cry when I depart
I will always be in your heart."
Kerry bit her lip and sat down, "Bye, Dad" she said and sat down. Kate was up next. She got up and started to sing her favourite song "I'm a poor wayfaring stranger"
"I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Travelling through this world of woe
There's no sickness, no toil nor danger
In that bright land to which I go
Yes I'm going over Jordan
Just going, no more to roam
Only going over Jordan
Just going to my home"
Kerry got up and ran out. Tears rolling down her cheeks. It was still snowing and she st on the park bench and stared out at the frozen lake. The tears continued to roll down, she shivered, it was very cold, below freezing.
"Kerry? I thought I'd find you here"
Kerry looked up. "Jason." She hadn't noticed him at the funeral, but it was obvious he'd ben there. He carried another thick coat.
"You must be freezing. Here I took a spare coat for you. Why did you run out?"
"I couldn't take it anymore, here, sit down"
Jason sat down, next to her and Kerry poured her heart out to him, and cried, a small part of her wondered, why did they have to break up, though she hated herself for thinking it.