Analysis of Looking Back

She died in my arms; her breath slowly stopped
My best friend was gone
As she stepped over to the new world beyond
My heart it was numb, my mind it was frozen

Till later, like thunder, the tears they did fall
No warning, no shout out, no nothing at all
They seem to be there whether happy or glad
Unseen by others who don’t know you are sad

For years the pain lasts though it lessens with time
Looking back at the good times some comfort is found
The feelings still strong for the love of another
Forever my heart holds a place for my mother