Some poems which helped me to heal:
A Mothers Prayer
By Jennifer Wasik
I closed my eyes and prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother and I know I heard him say,
A Mother has a baby, this we know is true.
But God can you be a Mother when your baby’s not with you?
“Yes you can!â€, he replied with confidence in his voice,
“I give many women babies, when they leave its not their choice.
Some I send for a lifetime and others for a day.
And some I send to feel your womb but there’s no need to stay.â€
I don’t understand this God, I want my baby here,
He took a breath and cleared his throat and then I saw a tear.
I wish I could show you what your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile with the other children and say,
“We go to earth to learn our lessons of love and life and fear,
my mommy loved me oh so much I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a mom who had so much love for me
I learned my lesson very quick. My mommy set me free.
I miss my mommy oh so much but I visit her everyday.
When she goes to sleep, on her pillow is where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek and whisper in her ear,
Mommy don’t be sad today, I’m your baby and I’m here.â€
So you see my dear sweet one, your children are ok.
Your babies are here in my home and this is where they’ll stay.
They’ll wait for you with me until your lesson is through
And on that day that you come Home they’ll be at the gates for you.
So now you see what makes a Mother.
It’s the feeling in your heart
It’s the love you have so much of, right from the start.
Though some on earth may not realise that you are a Mother, until their time is done
They’ll be up here with me one day and know you’re the best one.
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An Angel Never Dies
Don’t let them say I wasn’t born,
That something stopped my heart,
I felt each tender squeeze you gave,
I’ve loved you from the start.
Although my body you can’t hold,
It doesn’t mean I’m gone.
This world was worthy, not, of me,
God chose that I move on.
I know the pain that drowns your soul,
What you are forced to face.
You have my word, I’ll fill your arms,
Someday we will embrace.
You’ll hear that it was "meant to be,
God doesn’t make mistakes."
But that won’t soften your worst blow,
Or make your heart not ache.
I’m watching over all you do,
another child you’ll bear.
Believe me when I say to you,
That I am always there.
There will come a time, I promise you,
When you will hold my hand,
Stroke my face and kiss my lips,
And then you’ll understand.
Although I’ve never breathed your air,
Or gazed into your eyes
That doesn’t mean I never “was” ~
An Angel Never Dies…
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Remembering
Go ahead and mention my child
The one that died, you know
Don’t worry about hurting me further
The depth of my pain doesn’t show.
Don’t worry about making me cry
I’m already crying inside
Help me to heal by releasing
The tears that I try to hide.
I’m hurt when you just keep silent
Pretending it doesn’t exist
I’d rather you’d mention my child
Knowing that she has been missed.
You asked me how I’m doing.
I say “Pretty good” or “fine”
But healing is something ongoing
I feel it will take a lifetime.
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A million times we’ve needed you
A million times we’ve cried
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died
In life we loved you dearly
In death we love you still
In our hearts you hold a place
No one will ever fill
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone
A part of us went with you
The day god took you home!
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One Sweet Day by-Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
(I won’t be afraid
I’ll be alright if you help me
I know you’re looking down from heaven
And I won’t let you down
I’ll be everything you taught me
And all that I know is I’ll wait
Patiently to see you in heaven)
Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
And now it’s too late to hold you
'Cause you’ve flown away
So far away
Never had I imagined
Living without your smile
Feeling and knowing you’re hearing me
It keeps me alive
And I know you’re shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we’ve lost along the way
And I know eventually we’ll be together
One sweet day
And I’ll wait
Patiently to see you in heaven
Darling I never showed you
Assumed you’d always be there
And I, I took your presence for granted
But I always cared
And I miss the love we shared
And I know you’re shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we’ve lost along the way
And I know eventually we’ll be together
One sweet day
And all that I know is I’ll wait
Patiently to see you in heaven
Although the sun will never shine the same
I’ll always look to a brighter day
Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep
You will always listen as I pray
And I know you’re shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we’ve lost along the way
And I know eventually we’ll be together
One sweet day
And I know you’re shining down on me from heaven
(I’ll see you eventually)
Like so many friends we’ve lost along the way
(I know you’re looking down from heaven)
And I know eventually we’ll be together
(Yes we will)
One sweet day
(Patiently to see you in heaven)Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
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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’m 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.
I need you here badly; you’re part of my plan.
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.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o’er.
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 has been 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~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
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When life gets so hard
I wanted to find some words on a card.
That would help to get thru it when life gets so hard.
It seems you can’t bear it - perhaps can’t go on -
When deep in the heart there’s no trace of a song.
Some words that would comfort -
when late in the night the trials return and -
you’re too tired to fight.
Or the tears flow so often it seems you’ll run dry.
And life gets so tough that you just want to die -
Or at least go and hide -
where you’re safe from all pain.
Someplace you can rest 'til you find joy again.
What are the words you so need to hear -
That will help and will heal and remove all the fear -
That builds up inside 'til you think you’ll explode -
What are the words that will lighten the load?
If only I knew the right words to say.
To encourage and Bless you or comfort some way.
I know not the words but this I can do.
I shall offer up Prayers to the Father for you.
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Happiness is like a butterfly
the more you chase it
the more it will elude you
but if you turn your attention to other things
it will softly come and sit on your shoulder
