Poems

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Letter From Heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God
above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was
through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while
you were gone. As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to
do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to
flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving
years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain. Remember
there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is
over. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to
climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got Me on
your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go....from that body to be
free. Remember you're not going.....you're coming here to Me.

~Author Unknown

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If only tears could
Build a stairway,
And memories could
Build a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again.

Life is sometimes
so short;
three months have passed
too quickly.
You're missed every day
when we get up.
Your love shines
in every thing we do.
Our lives have changed,
but you are in our hearts forever.
Watch over all of us, and we will be
together soon.
We love you and miss you.

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[x]One day she'll see you again
With the same old beautiful smile
Long hair and the voice of a hummingbird
You'll be singing the same old songs.

One day we'll see you again
With the same old beautiful smile
All styles so many styles
And you'll be doing the same old thing
The last time we seen you
We hope you can change the world
Let them see how short life can be
It would never be the same since you had to go
Cuz the healing process will be long and slow.

Love, Ashley

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My First Christmas In Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees, around the world below,
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars , reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,
for i am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs, that people hold so dear,
but the sounds of music can't compare with the christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me. I see the apin inside your heart,
But I am not so far away. We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear,
and be glad I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift, from my Heavenly home above.
i send you each a memory of, my undying love.
After all "Love" is the gift, more precious than pure Gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep eachother, as my Father said to do,
for i can't count the blessing or the love He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away taht tear,
Remember, I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

Written by Jim Howard
Sent anonymously

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I Hope You Dance
(as sung by LeeAnn Womack)

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give fate a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance - I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking
Loving might be a mistake but it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out, reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance (time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance (rolling us along)
I hope you dance (tell me who wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
I hope you dance (where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens.
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance.
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance...

Dance!
I hope you dance

I hope you dance (time is wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance (rolling us along)
I hope you dance (tell me who wants to look back on their your
hand wonder)
I hope you dance (where those years have gone)

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Think of Me As Home

When you think of me in heaven,
just think of me as "light"
and being in the presence
of angels dressed in white

And think of me with Jesus,
kneeling softly at His throne...
I'm safe at last in heaven,
Just think of me as "home."

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Saying Good-bye

Sitting here thinking about you,
I here you call my name,
Friend, Friend, Friend

As I turn to see who's calling me
I see no one, only hear your voice.

I glance across the room,
To see if anyone else hears it too.

But no one seems to notice the look on my face.

I miss you so much,
I keep telling you,
But you don't seem to hear me.

Still you're calling out my name, only louder,
As the tears rolled down my face,
I glance around the room,
And see you amongst my family, and friends
The look upon your face says you're peaceful now.

I realized it was time to let you go.
Although I will always love and miss you.

I turn my head to see if anyone notices you.
Then I turn back, and you're gone.

I hear you, so very gently say,
"I love you", "Good- Bye!"
"Bye", I said . . .

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I Am A Dancer

I am fire, I am light
I am the rythm that moves through the night
Hear the percussion, feel the driving beat
What you hear is my heart, it is one
With the drum, with the thrum of the street
My body is art, sculpture and poetry
I groove to the beat and its chaotic symmetry
My sweat strikes the pavement in time
With my hands and feet
I am in the moment, in the music
I am one with the thrum of a never ending beat
This is truly life and I am truly living
My soul freestyles in flight
This is the gift that my music has given
I owe a great debt to those before me
They opened a door that I might step through
That I might contribute my verse
To our style of freeflowing poetry
Now I'll never stop moving, never stop giving,
Never living, never cease to be free
For I am the rythm, I am the music
I am the beat
It is wondrous to be me
For I am a dancer
And I am forever free...

Gil Keough