I have just come across this beautiful song: by Sweet Honey in the Rock.
I'm sitting here listening over and over, and reading (through tears) the full lyrics which are also on the link. Just thought it might touch someone else as deeply as it has me, and wanted to share.
You used to rock me in the cradle of your arms
You said you'd hold me til the pains of life were gone
You said you'd comfort me in times like these
And now I need you, and you are gone
...
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me
To see the beauty in the world
Through my own eyes
I thought that you were gone
But now I know you're with me
You are the voice that whispers all I need to hear
I needed this song tonight :)