Poems 5

 

God's Call

God looked around His garden
and found an empty space,
He then looked upon the earth
and saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you
to give you needed rest,
knowing that His garden
is where you'd do the best.

He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that through His endless love,
your faith He could sustain.

He saw the road was rough,
the hills so hard to climb,
so He closed your weary eyelids,
and whispered,
Peace be Thine.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you do not go alone,
for part of us went with you
the day God called you home.


~ Author Unknown

 

 

THE LAST ACT OF COMPASSION

She lies there gently breathing,
And she'd like for you to know,
That she's reached the final crisis
And it's time for her to go.

She needs a little help now,
To ease her from this life,
There's nothing left but suffering,
You can see it in her eyes.

The vet has got the answer,
To end her pain and fear,
That last act of compassion,
For a friend you love so dear.

So save her from those last days,
She deserves a final peace,
It's a mercy, not betrayal,
To ease her into sleep.

I know your heart is broken,
Though the pain, in time, will ease,
And at Heaven's gates she's waiting,
On the threshold of a dream.

(S Hartwell)

 

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the sad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,


He said,
"This is eternity, And all I have promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

David M. Romano ©

 

Loyal Friend

Comfort love and kindness
You'll always find in me
You and I together
We'll share life's harmony

Lean on me forever
I'll be there to the end
Totally devoted
Your very loyal friend

Warm and fuzzy feeling
Whenever you're around
Fills me with such sunshine
Each path in life is found

You'll always have a shadow
Wherever you may go
Through thick or thin in life
My friendship you will know

No matter what will happen
I'll be right here for you
Protect you in life's journey
That's what I'm meant to do

Need a friend forever
I'll always be right there
Loving you forever
Life's loyal hearts we share.

~ Francine Pucillo~© original 2001

 

 

Their Spirit Still Survives

They will not go quietly,
the dogs who have shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know,
their spirit still survives.

Old habits still make us think,
we hear a scratch at the door.
Or step back when we drop,
a tasty morsel on the floor.

Our feet still go around the place,
where the food dish used to be.
And sometimes coming home at night,
we miss them so terribly.

And although time may bring,
new friends and new food dish to fill.
That one place in our heart still belongs,
to them and always will.

Unknown

 

 

REMEMBER ME

"Remember me always, but do not grieve for me too long. I have tried always to comfort you in times of sorrow, and have made every effort to add joy to your life. I never wanted to cause you pain.

Peace for me is certain now, and I suspect I will have eternal sleep in the Earth I have loved so well.

Please, after your period of grieving for me, make room in your heart for another. You are the kind of human being that should always have a friend like me to love. Your kind and gentle heart should not be wasted on my memory too long. Give your love to another. I know your new friend will never take my place, because we had something very special.

It may not be quite the same, but a new devoted and loving companion will in time, become special in their own way.

You loved me very much and I loved you. My spirit will always be with you, and no matter how deep my sleep, my grateful heart will always remember you."

Author Unknown

 

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