Tears in Heaven

I remember when I first heard this song after Eric Clapton's son died.  I could feel the sorrow in the song - and now I share that sorrow.  Every day.

Today I'm thinking about all the people who have lost a child, and feel unable to express their grief.  I'm grateful for musicians and poets - songwriters and storytellers - who can express our grief when we cannot. 

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven

Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven?
I'll find my way through night and day
'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven

Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart, have you begging please, begging please

Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven