Bereavement Poetry
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I wish I could go back and change
Prevent his actions that seem so strange
I'd make it different right from the start
Relieve the sorrow now in my heart
There must be something we could do
To help the person that we once knew…
There's nothing you can do or say
To change the outcome of that day
But just knowing that you care
Helps me with the heartache I bare
The simple kindness that you show
Comforts me and lets me know
That you care
In loving memory of Dean S. Iverson
Written by Billie Shores Iverson
The Mourning
Angel
On a dark and gloomy day
as I struggled with my belief,
A luminous angel came my way
I thought to give some relief
"Don't fret, don't fright"
The beautiful being said,
"It will be all right"
The words echoed in my head
From your hurt, you can't hide,
I know your path is rough.
Left with no one at your side
Your life shouldn't be this tough.
You lost your best friend,
now all is grey and cold.
Too soon was the end,
yet not meant to forever hold
You feel lost and alone,
you have many reasons why.
Child, she'll welcome you home
for there are no true Good-byes.
She will be replaced by no other
and forever be in your heart
In the bond, of daughter and mother,
the two can never be apart.
Linda M. Noyola
In memory of Mom Ruth: 3/2/44-10/15/04
For For Mom's Memorial
I listen for your voice in the sighs of the wind
I look for you in the garden you tended with care
I listen for a message in the birds' joyful song
I listen for your footsteps in the shadows of night
I look for you in the smiles of those who loved you
I searched lost and scared
Yes, I find you in everything.
You said you'll always be with me.
How could I forget to look inside my myself?
You are as close as my breath.
We cannot be apart.
Linda M Noyola
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Heartache Overwhelming
Emotions Distraught
trying to piece together
this tragedy she fought
The painful moments we share
with love binding us all
Each one here to lift
if another should fall.
Youth is so pure
her innocence unbroken
words we all want to
will never be spoken
A unique bond with us all
that nothing can break
not anger, time,
nor painful heartache.
Not to see you is horrid
not to talk is a shame
but to lose you forever
we'll never do again
Nurturing and caring
love and understanding
we've each given her
from the very beginning
We can't give anything else
after love and material things
God lifted you to heaven
and gave our angel... her wings.
In loving memory of Andrea Collins
Written by Destiny Slater
My Dear Papa
I never stood up to a Man,
As I stood up to YOU!
You're there to support me,
You're there to guide me.
A very unselfish man, he is
so responsible and very helpful.
Have a silent nature,
but with an inquisitive and sharp mind.
An obedient Christian..
A reliable friend..
A helpful and generous kin..
A dependable and very loving Father..
And a wonderful and great husband..
That's my PAPA!
When i was a child, still naive in life,
You're like a candle my guiding light!
With a mind of a child with so many questions
About the puzzle of life and vagueness of things,
You have the answer, you sort things for me.
When I was a student about to start on my own,
You help me out on what career I'll go
Your my mentor, the greatest among my teachers!
My point of view were straightened,
My ability were sharpened, skills enhance
and self confidence improved
All because YOU believe in my capabilities,
You believe in me!
That's why I'm always trying to do my BEST,
I don't want to disappoint my number 1 fan!
No daughter could ask for
I'm blessed with such precious gift
The Genuine Fatherly Love
You have offered ME!
I am so blessed, I am so rich!
I have my father's Everlasting Love.
Papa, if Eternity means Forever
Loving YOU will be Eternity for Me!
In my heart, my love for you will stay forever!
I LOVE YOU, SO, SO MUCH PAPA!
written by Jenny B. Talan
Farewell
Be thankful, my Dear.
Be of good cheer.
We will never say, "Goodbye."
No, not you and I.
We're Christians, my love.
Who will meet up above.
We won't be apart
For I'll be in your heart.
I won't leave you alone...
You have the Son
And He'll always be
There for you, as He's been for me.
It'll be hard to go,
And to be left, I know.
But we won't say, "Goodbye."
We'll say, "So long," you and I.
written by Shawn Norris
A Widow’s
Prayer
O Lord, I surrender my gloom;
O Lord, I surrender the tomb.
I’ve surrounded myself, enshrouded myself in gloom
There is room in my heart for love;
There’s a need in this world for love.
Your love has remained with me, Lord, through it all;
Let me give it away to the world.
I offer You, Lord, my heart;
So it’s broken apart;
That’s right where we’ll start.
Just seal the cracks with Your love.
written by Rose Savitsky
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My lovely daughter how died last year,
will never leave my mind,
I hold her so dear.
I know one day we will meet again
hoping it wont be long till then.
My heart keeps crying out for you Amy.
just five weeks old when you left this world.
But I look to the happy times I had with you.
dreaming they would still be true.
Though its not I must go on,
dreaming of that place where you now belong.
written by Lisa Holbrook
Untitled
Thanksgiving is only days away,
and yet I see Christmas lights out for display
For the upcoming Holiday
And I thought Nicholas would help me with mine,
a happy thought though only for a sec
'cause then I remembered Nicky wont, Nicky cant,
he passed away
I felt my heart sink again,
how can this be a holiday without him.
written by Susan Myrill
Nicholas' Mom
Mile By Mile
My Nancy is gone
How can it be?
The joy of my life is gone from me
Years have passed
And the tears still flow
I’m not understanding why she had to go
Her smiling face
A joy to behold
She was so strong
She was so bold
She fought so bravely
Never giving in
Through the pain and the suffering
She kept that grin
Touching so many lives with her caring and giving
Her amazing spirit will keep on living
My daughter, My Friend
It’s so hard to go on
Without you beside me
So much is gone
I’ll try hard to be strong
And keep trying to smile
As I make this journey
Mile by Mile
Hoping and waiting for the time to fly
Till I am with you again and no longer cry
I Love You, I miss you, your laughter, your smile
I am on my way to you
Mile by Mile
Written by Joan Simons
The Scales Of
Justice
For me, there was no gavel,
the scales were never weighed.
My crime was that of a victim,
my life, the price I paid.
And when my life was taken,
why weren’t my rights read?
And the statement, “Overruled!”
when they pronounced me dead?
I will never hear my rights,
nor take the witness stand.
No lawyer will defend me,
Hopefully justice will be at hand.
I did not know such evil
could possibly exist.
Especially when there were four of them,
could not even one resist?
The courtroom will be crowded,
as the defendants plead their cases.
Maybe the glimmer of some tears,
such cold eyes on all their faces.
Oh, that I could take the stand,
so people could witness my last breath.
Could they live through the terror,
that I went through in death?
If they could hear my pleading cries,
see the evil in those two faces,
at least we’d know, the scales of justice,
would be balanced in all four cases.
If I could tell the jury,
exactly how it was,
how they left me on that cold, cold road,
struck down without a pause...
There was no pillow for my head,
but now I just don’t need it.
Because I’m safe in Grandma’s arms,
where pain and death won’t fit.
I knew my family loved me,
so very, very much.
Every single time I left their side, I said,
“Bye Mom/Dad, love you, kisses, hugs!”
Will the jury carefully weigh it all,
as they listen to their pleas?
There will be no emotions showing,
just the hope of going free.
The final verdicts will be given,
as defendants stand in tears.
If I had only done as well,
given more than my 20 years.
Dedicated to the loving
memory of
T.J.
(Trevor Jarrod Brandt Wiebe)
Born: March 21, 1984
Murdered: January 5, 2003
written by his father,
Floyd Trevor Wiebe
Superman
I stand within this room blanked and
stripped of your essence, wishing you might turn around, call my name, say it's
a joke, praying for something to take it all back, to rewind to yesterday when
you where still there and I could save you. I'm sorry my little sweetie, I
couldn't this time. Please forgive me, I didn't hear you. Were you calling me?
If only a little louder.
You walked on water, we dreamt inside stars, trading childhood dreams and hopes,
and day into night-
you held my hand, and now I hold yours. Searching for a way to erase what I
witness, to erase what I see, it will not stop, but it must stop, my heart
cannot bear the pain.
And inside April's spring's light, you let go while all of us try so
desperately to hang on to you. Brushing your pictures with hands that once held
yours, hands that changed your diapers, hands that loved you dearly. Rock paper
scissors, learning to snap. Remember your foot tapping while playing the guitar
in your diaper?
Remember the nights you woke me? Now I do not sleep at all.
I search for your face, I search for a sign, where are you? Reveal yourself to
me, Oh I know, you will be there in person soon, so my heart tries to deceive
me, Oh will this nail ever be taken from my heart? Will my blood ever be warm
again? I want to revisit the past. Take you back, take me back, replay the scene
a
little differently, I would save the day again. Just like superman.
We could play in my room.
I hope you like what I said for you that day, I knew you couldn't.
And though I can't and never will understand what has happened , I ask, every
minute of the day, WHY? WHY? WHY? Why my Randy Lee? Still, I search for you, I
wait for your call, knowing it will never come. The lost moments we could have
taken advantage of. I know you are sorry, I know you never meant it, I forgive
you, I love you and always will with every breathe I take for the rest of my
time.
I have always held you, You have always held me, I want you still.
My brother, my friend, my first love, my son, my heart, will you still hold me?
written by Elizabeth Casella
Eyes To Heaven
Eyes raised to Heaven
Searching for any signs of you.
Eyes raised to Heaven
Embracing you.
Eyes raised to Heaven
Communicating my love to you.
Eyes raised to Heaven
Remembering your love and gentleness.
Eyes raised to Heaven
Remembering your courage, strength and determination.
Eyes raised to Heaven
Remembering how you celebrated life.
Eyes raised to Heaven
Treasured memories of our time together here on earth.
Eyes raised to Heaven
Knowing you are safe, and happy....free of pain.
Forever!
Written by Joy S. Mixon
Reminders Of A Father's
Love
Looking out over the snow today, in January's crisp
air;
My eye was caught by millions of diamond glints.
The sun shone through them.
Colors of a rainbow.
So beautiful; such warmth!
So full of hope and promise!
I watched them dance about; happy; free.
I was reminded of you, Dad.
I believe these diamond glints I was capturing, were
you.
Dancing as you always loved to;
Graceful and free.
Sparkling and radiating your love and light;
Upon everyone who knew you.
You are STILL dancing, Dad, on the soft snow;
For all the world to see.
I love you!
Written by Joy S. Mixon
Angel In The
Sky
Standing out against the crisp blue;
This Angel in the morning sky.
Face so beautifully soft and radiant;
Not a trace of pain.
Only peace and love showing through.
Wings outstretched; Inviting.
Eager to embrace.
This Angel in the sky; free.
Frolicking happily amongst wispy clouds and rainbows;
Reuniting with family and friends of days gone by,
along the way.
This Angel in the sky;
Forever guiding our footsteps;
Forever holding our hands;
Forever brushing away the tears of sadness from our
eyes,
and kissing our lips with love;
This Angel in the sky;
Forever having a sacred place of honor;
In the hearts and minds of those who love them, on
earth.
This Angel in the sky, forever a blessing.
Never to be forgotten.
Written by Joy S. Mixon
The Mask
I have a face
I put in place;
It's what I wear when folks are there.
For those only who want to see
the way they think I ought to be.
I live in times that have no light,
just cloudy darkness, endless night.
I no longer see the sun,
I laugh but never feel the fun.
When I arise to start a day,
I stumble as I make my way.
I don't know who's really me,
I'm not the one I used to be.
I have no heart to fill with joy,
I lost it when I lost my boy.
The future is so bleak to me,
I choose to not let others see.
So when people stop to ask,
I hide behind my smiling mask.
Written by Dianna J. Brendle
Untitled
I lost you
today
I never thought I would.
You were my world
I held everyone up to you.
I wanted to be you.
I don't know how
But I know I will grow
Some strength out of this.
You were so young daddy,
I wanted you to stay.
To see all the wonders
That our future could bring.
Some things I'll never experience;
You'll never walk with me
When I get married.
You'll never get to hold
Any of my children.
But I know daddy,
You'll always be there.
Every morning I'll see you,
I'll always know you are there.
But today, I feel as though
A part of me died there too.
I'm still waiting for you
To come walking through the door
.But daddy I know
You'll always be with us,
You'll always be there,
And one of these days daddy
We'll all be together again.
Written by Stephanie Auten
Dearest Jason
If your spirit was there the night you died, you saw my grief and how I cried. I could not believe you had to go, and over and over I told you so. I stroked your chin, your hair, your brow, in shock that this had happened now. Beneath your lids, I glimpsed each eye. It was not true, that you could die. Your eyebrows 'neath my fingertips, the whiteness of your precious lips: My fingers brushing through your hair; the pain was more than I could bear. But, I could not leave your side, I touched and kissed and stroked and cried. My tears upon your face did land, I rubbed your arms and held each hand. My fingers made a futile trek to erase the marks upon your neck. Your hands were cool, as were your feet. I wrapped them up to give you heat. I pulled the blanket to your chin, a last attempt to "tuck you in." I wanted so, to comfort you, to make you warm, to pull you through. But mommy's kiss was late this night. My kisses could not make it right. Your face was calm and oh, so blue, but still so beautiful, it's true. You were everything to me, to lose you was not meant to be.
It's not just your body I will miss; it's your touch and voice and thoughts, your kiss. Your ideas, songs and how you talk, the way you sleep and how you walk. Your smile, your laugh, your love of rain, your great intolerance of pain. Your love of animals, all our pets and fighter planes and battleships. It's your whistling and the food you ate, your complaints of all the stuff you hate. Your grin when you were filled with joy, the energy of a restless boy. The never-ending hum of noise, the sound effects you gave your toys. Christmas, Halloween and such. When you were here, they meant so much. Your arms encircling 'round my neck, your love of space, Star Wars, Star Trek. The way you'd find a quiet nook to sit and read a brand new book. And always ready, on the go to ride 4 wheelers, play in snow. Boating and camping with your dad and dreading schoolwork, oh so bad.
The hurt that is the worst for me is what your life will never be. The world was yours as it should have been, but this is now and that was then. If only I could change the past, I would be gone but you would last. For that was how it was meant to be that you'd be here and missing me.
I love and miss you terribly,
~Mommy
Written by Dianna J.
Brendle
With Daily
Thoughts of You
The ocean reminds us, of all the good times we had,
The tears still fall gently, and sometimes we are sad.
We feel you are with us, each and every day,
And know that you help, in a very special way.
Life goes on here, but it will never be the same,
We try and help others, and we do it in your name.
For if we try very hard, for the rest of our days on Earth,
Maybe we can come close, to what your life was worth.
Your smile still inspires, as folks read about your life,
A great nurse you would have been, an even better wife.
For you loved all kinds of people, we knew from the very start,
With babies and small children, being the closest to your heart.
We pray for strength and guidance, in all things that we do,
Then try our best in this world, with daily thoughts of you.
Written by Dan Bryl
Our Son
Son, Son you left us here all alone without
you dear
We have your sister with us true,
but she is not you
I cry a lot and think of you,
all the things you used to do
Water ski, snow ski, ride your Harley
which you dearly loved to do
Your bike you named her Brandy
and rode her to Vegas even when it wasn't handy
You rode her any chance you got
but she broke down and that hurt a lot
You borrowed our bike son when Brandy was down
and rode ours all around
You lost your life on that December day
riding with a friend
I know you loved to ride our cycle
but daring Son we miss you so
Someday we will be together,
our Son and maybe ride again together
Love,
Mom and Dad
Written by Dean and Jean Clawson
Has It Only Been?
Has it only been 43 years,
since you gave me life?
Through toil and tears,
poverty and strife?
Has it only been those too few years,
that you taught me to live,
Savoring God's love,
though there would be many tears?
Has it been only been 22 years,
since I returned that love,
with your first grandchild, a gift from above?
How happy you were with your family so near,
husband, children, and grandchildren
that held you so dear?
Has it been only a year
since I saw your sweet face?
Held your tiny hand,
as you lost life's race?
How many more years will it be,
until we are together for eternity?
You told me you were sorry
for ruining my birthday,
for losing your battle
and going away.
But mama, you gave the best gift
that I could have been given,
to hold you in my arms as you went to Heaven.
I am looking so forward
to seeing you again,
knowing it's forever
to seeing you again,
knowing it's forever,
written in God's eternal plan.
Written by Wanda Weatherford
A Friend of Mine Lost Her Child Today
A friend of mine lost her child today,
I wanted to express this feeling if I may.
A child so small fell asleep in his cot,
something that I really don't understand, I can not.
Why so tiny and now so alone,
taken away from his comforts of home.
Left to carry on, his mum so sad,
how can one person deal with something so bad.
Nothing compares to the loss of a child,
we can all be there but the help must feel mild.
What can I say what can I do,
this isn't a story this is really true.
And not yet laid to rest is he,
for they have to do their formality.
I wish the clocks could be turned back,
unfortunately this talent I lack.
So time goes on so very slow,
but I feel for her this much I know.
I will forever and a day ,
take my time to listen to what people say,
how life is short its not a race,
take time out and remember a face.
tell those you love just how much,
count your blessings and your luck.
stop your duties for awhile,
give out hugs to your spouse and child.
Ring a friend and make that date,
don't end up saying I was but now its too late.
Shame it takes something like this to make us think,
but as it has, act upon it, as before you know it your chance can be gone with a
blink
Written by Lissa Griffiths
A Letter To Trudi
Dear Trudi,
Christmas is nearly here
I won't be staying at your house this year
I won't hear the pop
as the cork from the wine bottle
flies through the air
or see the spiders that you looked after
spinning webs in your kitchen window
I won't hear your laughter
echoing throughout the house
or meet the friends
who were drawn to you so easily
but I know you can see me
crying as I write this letter
I bought you a present today
an angel with crystals and your birthstone
I was nearly crying in the shop
when the lady asked me
if it was a gift .
Dear Trudi ,do you see how lost I feel
without you this Christmas
and how much I wish
I could have you back with me
for one more year.
Love mum
written by Carol Bennett
Yesterday's Dreams
My daughter is dead
I don't want to hear about
the fabulous weekend you've just had
or the new man
who has walked into your life
I'm holding on tight to a slender thread
hoping it won't break
if I lean on it too hard
I'm depending on it to carry me
through a winter of tears
where frosts feel much colder
when I haven't got the strength
to do very much
or think about anyone else
except her ,and my dreams
that were washed away in seconds.
written by Carol Bennett
A Voice In The
Darkness
I hear you speaking to me
when the night is still
and shadows have been replaced
with a bright white light
that dances across my window
I can't see you
but I know you are with me
I smell your perfume
and I feel you
pulling me up when I'm feeling down
I know I'm on the right path
and I know that you are
walking beside me
pushing me along
every step of the way
never letting me give in
to the shadows
that reach out to grab me at night
then try to smother me
with their sadness.
written by Carol Bennett
More Than A
Dream
You visited me while I was sleeping
you held my hand
as we drifted amongst the stars
whispering ''come with me mum
I'll show you where I'm living now.''
Laughing together we floated
in and out of places
that were snatched from me
as soon as I awoke
only remembering that
I had visited somewhere
beautiful with you
and you were happy.
written by Carol Bennett
Thoughts of Jay
Between The Shadows and The Clouds
Somewhere within the shadows,
I heard a gentle call,
A dear friend was calling me,
And telling me we weren’t to mourn.
‘Cause moment’s before,
She’d heard an angel,
Call her from the clouds.
A little while later,
I went to bed,
Not knowing what was to happen,
I lay awake unaware of the tragedy that had happened.
At 2:10 the police arrived,
My friend really had gone,
A dear friend in the blink of an eye…
Had flown away into the star encrusted sky.
Chats we’d had and jokes we’d shared,
Gave me the memories
Which reminded me how much I cared.
Tears are falling Tara
Now that your gone,
But your bubbly ways will continue to live on
You’re a special friend and that you will
remain,
And in my heart until that day…
Until I fly away one day,
And meet you in the clouds, and there we will remain
Happy once again….. xx
written by Gemma Lang
Happy In Heaven
I have memories
To cherish each day
Of a friend I cared for
But could not stay
To stay on earth
Was not an option
So early one morning she flew away.
Memories of her will last forever
Of a person we loved
And will remember forever.
Tara flew away one day
And she feels no pain as she wakes each day.
She wakes upon a cloud of cotton
And watches us from a place called heaven.
In heaven she watches us all each day,
As life goes on
We think of her each day.
Though we go on and tears still fall
We know Tara’s looking down on us all
With her blonde hair flowing & cheeky grin
We know she’s smiling telling us not to give in.
Though the street is lonely,
Without Tara’s bellow
We still hear the sounds of her name as it echo's.
The memories remain of a bubbly person,
Of a girl we remember now parties in heaven,
She parties now from dusk til’ dawn
But still keeps watch to protect us all.
So goodnight Ta,
For a while
And wherever you are please help us to smile
You made us smile while here on earth
And we ask you to stay till we leave earth.
One day in the future
We’ll follow your footsteps
Until that day, we ask one thing
Please walk beside us every step of the way.
Good night, God Bless! xxxx
written by Gemma Lang
In An Instant…
Yesterday, I lost something,
Something close to me
A dear friend was taken away
And that dear friend was part of me.
She left us all so tragically,
We cannot understand
Why a journey she’d taken so often
Had to end so sad.
Tara flew away you see,
Her soul flew up above
No more hurt or pain or suffering
Except for those she loved.
Now that Tara’s flown away
To a better place we know,
We cannot stop the heartache
Knowing we’ll never see her grow.
Tara was just 17 you see
We say she lived life to the full
But deep in my heart we secretly know
She had so many more dreams, she was not meant to go.
Tara you were a dear friend,
And that you still are,
A bubbly person who was full of fun
And up above I’m sure you still are.
Even though your gone my friend,
I know we’ll meet again
Maybe not today, tomorrow or the next day
But the day when my life on earth comes to an end.
I may not know the answer
Of when that day may come
But keep my Bacardi on the ice
And I want a guy with a cute ***!
I’m sure you’ve made friends
Wherever you maybe
But I ask of you one last wish…
Please watch over me xxxx
written by Gemma Lang
Heavenly Wings
These feathered friends of ours,
Bring happiness beyond belief;
And when they are no more
Nothing can dispel our grief.
We must remember the happiness
Of special moments shared with Katie;
Knowing we gave our love
and the very best of friendship.
A friend is a special companion
That burrows deep into our hearts;
God will take care of Katie
As she watches over us.
Knowing our friends live on -
In this we can find consolation;
Filling the heavens with color
And the noise of jubilation
Goodbye Katie, goodbye.
In loving memory of Katie xxxxx
written by Gemma Lang
For Danielle
written by Joseph Borghetti
To My Dearest
Beloved Chris
God sent to me the gift of a precious angel
From the Heaven above you were a dream come true,
filling my spirit with joy and happiness.
A desirable passion igniting a burning flame
An everlasting light of existence,
never ceasing to to extinguish the spark of eternal cinders.
Melting two fragile hearts and uniting two spirits with His hands,
He bonded our love into a single soul dwelling.
God's greatest epitome and gift we share eternally
A love between us that will never cease to exist.
As I gaze into the light of your ever loving eyes,
you can see what you really mean to me. I knew from
the moment we met, I won your heart and you belonged
to me. I hear the sound of your voice, it whispers softly
to me in the wind. I feel the gentle warmth of your embrace,
it comforts the spirit within me. I hear the sound of your
heart beating, it draws me close inside your inner soul.
How you made my hands tremble and you made my heart
rush. Are your wishes the same as mine? You had a
Cinderella who was truly in paradise with you.
One day He called you away from me. I felt your wings
slip away. The angel left behind him, his woman with
a broken heart. Her hopes live on illusions and fairy tale dreams,
of a true love frozen in an hour glass of time. A broken magic
spell and a shattered mirror of happily ever, after haunts the
dungeons of her soul. Universally awakened by a discordant
note of reality, of a physical realm of existence called life.
Our love paints a portrait of one another. A canvas painting
brushed in watercolors, colorfully blended by a blurred image
of sorrowful tears.
What I would give for your passionate embrace to make you
feel my love. Cradle me forever in the safety of your ever loving
arms. Please kiss away the salty tears from my lips that wash
my face in liquid pain. Let your compassionate touch heal the
scars on my bleeding soul. Comfort me with your affection and
shelter my body against the warmth of your heart. Can you hold
me close enough to feel each others heartache? As I lie close to you,
I feel like a helpless child lost in the loving tenderness of
your protective arms. Let the soft caress of your gentle hands
rock me peacefully to sleep away from the cold world outside.
As I close my eyes I can see and I can feel you in my dreams.
I can feel the rhythm of your heart beating near and close to mine.
I want to say: " I miss you and I love you Chris with all my heart. "
May the Lord bless you and keep you in His loving care until He joins our two
divided hearts, crying out to be united together in harmony. The powerful gift
of our love we shared between us is everlasting. As two, faded red roses are
gracefully entwined, the love that bonds our two divine spirits will reunite us
in sanctifying unison as one soul for eternity. I will forever be your baby and
your one true love.
I am your gatekeeper to the bell tower of your castle in the Heavens. My
love conquers the surrounding walls that guard the barriers of your fortress. I
hold the key to unlock your soul to open and set your spirit free. Your name is
engraved in the safety of my heart where you live on forever and eternally.
You will always be my Elvis and I will always be your baby. With lots of
Heavenly hugs and angel kisses to you Christopher.
All My Love Babe,
written by Mary M. Kelly
Love Written in
the Sky
I saw your love, written in the sky, Dad.
The second time, in 5 months. Confirmation that there is life after
death.
I saw your humor, in the seagull perched nearby.
It brought a smile to my lips and laughter to my heart with its
antics.
I saw your strength, in the force of a wave, crashing up against the
rocky coastline of your beloved Maine.
I felt your embrace as I watched the beacon flash on the lighthouse,
signaling to all who are lost and alone to safe harbor.
I saw your artistry in the rainbow of spray that the waves created.
The colors so vibrant and full of life.
I saw your gentleness, in the sailboat that glided gracefully across
the horizon, trusting that the wind would get it to it's destination.
I followed and was there to greet that sailboat, as it did indeed
arrive at it's destination. So proud and majestic it stood.
Marveling in it's accomplishment. That was you, Dad.
I felt your humbleness, Dad, as I embraced the beauty of the sunset.
You are still here, Dad. I love you.
written by Joy S. Mixon
Sept. 13, 2003
Untitled
There will never be a "goodbye" from me,
you're just not in this world, you're in that place called eternity.
How could I say that word, so cruel and unkind,
I'd rather have my limbs tore off or even go blind.
If I thought I'd never see you again, I'd leave this earth right now and give up
the fight,
but in the mystery of death I am forced to believe in God's promise that we will
re-unite.
I'll just keep plodding on with others and not give up this hope in my soul,
To work on my faith and know in my heart I'll see you again is my only goal.
written by Alice Stephens
Colin's mum
Dark Day Feelings
You chose to leave this earth that early
morning,
it was sudden, you gave us no warning.
The mental health system didn't read you right,
though I tried to get you help with all my might.
If you had had a serious illness of the physical kind,
you'd have had surgery and be mended, but depression is a disease no one can see
with their eyes,
in the end you fooled us all with your affect and demeanor - all lies.
Some day I hope that certain people will know
that the verbal and physical assaults inflicted upon you will haunt them until
it's time for them to go.
It's been three long years without your presence on this earth where you used to
bide,
but the love I have for you can never be broken till I'm with you on the other
side.
written by Alice Stephens
Untitled
Heartache Overwhelming
Emotions Distraught
trying to piece together
this tragedy she fought
The painful moments we share
with love binding us all
Each one here to lift
if another should fall.
Youth is so pure
her innocence unbroken
words we all want to
will never be spoken
A unique bond with us all
that nothing can break
not anger, time,
nor painful heartache.
Not to see you is horrid
not to talk is a shame
but to lose you forever
we'll never do again
Nurturing and caring
love and understanding
we've each given her
from the very beginning
We can't give anything else
after love and material things
God lifted you to heaven
and gave our angel... her wings.
In loving memory
of Andrea Collins
Written by
Destiny Slater
Understanding The Suicide Of Those We Love
The pain was unbearable
There was no place left to hide
The world seemed horrible
They didn't think they could confide
Trouble seemed to be everywhere
Each day they tried to run
They wondered, did anyone care?
The problems couldn't be undone
A burden, they thought they would be
Perspectives of the world draped in a cloud
They didn't want to hurt their family
Unheard screams, silent, yet loud
Friends and family didn't understand
They didn't see the depth of agony
A mask hid all that was planned
Turmoil and grief, played their symphony
No answers, no end in sight
No choice in the matter
Lost ability to fight
Reasoning and resolve from their minds did scatter
Prayers for forgiveness in the end
Notes to loved one's printed
Love but no answers they send
A glimpse of their horror is hinted
Trying not to hurt anyone
Asking the Lord to set them free
The final task is done
Living in Heaven, painlessly
© Brenda Reeves
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