Empty Chairs

There are empty holes in my heart
Where ones dear to me lived.
Before they left my side,
They filled me with so much life.
Their absence doesn’t mean that 
They are gone forever.
But the empty chairs I see tonight 
Bring a pang of hurt to my heart; 
Why, oh why must we
Create beloved friendships 
Only to say goodbye?
Why must we depart from each other, 
Bringing tears to our eyes?
But I know the Maker gives 
And the Maker takes away.
I know that He has plans for us 
In the midst of our dismay.
And I know for sure that 
The empty chairs I see 
Will not remain deserted.
For the ones I love I will see again, 
And my heart will be made whole.