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"A Child Loaned"
"I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine, " God said,
for you to love the while he lives,
and miss him when he's dead.
It may be 3, 6, or 10 months, but will you, till I call him back,
take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
and should his stay be brief, you'll have his lovely memories
as comfort for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, but
there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I've looked this whole world over in my search for teachers true
and from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you;
now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain
nor hate me when I come to call
and take him back again?
And then I heard the parents say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done,"
for all the joy thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may
and for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
But should the Angels call for him
much sooner than we planned,
we'll brave the lonely days that come.......
.........and try to understand.
DON'T TELL ME!
Don't tell me that you understand
Don't tell me that you know
Don't tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.
Don't tell me this is jusst a test.
That I am truly blessed,
That I am chosen for this task,
Apart from all the rest.
Don't come at me with all the answers,
That can only come from me!
Don't tell me how grief will pass
That I will soon be free.
Don't stand in pious judgement
Of the bonds I mus tuntie.
Don't tell me how to suffer.
AND, DON'T TELL ME HOW TO CRY!
My life is filled with selfishness
My pain is all I see
But I need you to share,
Just hold my hand and let me cry,
And say, "My friend, I care."
Joaneeta Hendel
Bereavement Magazine
This poem, I think, says what all of feel at sometime, and the way that everyone should
be allowed to feel what they feel until they recover........IN THEIR OWN WAY!!!
I'm Everyplace
Mom & Dad don't mourn for me;
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I'm always near
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of you sight,
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach,
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of whigh you're so fond.
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring;
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I''ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, I'm everyplace!.....
Author unknown
"He Only Took My Hand"
Last night while I was trying to sleep;
My sons voice I did hear.
I
opened my eyes and looked around
But he did not appear.
He said, "Mom youve got to listen,
Youve got to understand,
God
didnt take me from you, Mom,
He only took my hand.
When I called out in pain that night,
The instant that I died,
He
reached down and took my hand,
And pulled me to His side.
He pulled me up and saved me
From the misery and pain.
My
body was hurt so badly inside,
I could never be the same.
My search is really over now,
Ive found happiness within.
All
the answers to my empty dreams
and all that might have been.
I love you so and miss you so,
And Ill always be nearby.
My
bodys gone forever,
But my spirit will never die!
And so, you must go on now,
Live one day at a time.
Just understand-
God
did not take me from you,
He only took my hand."
Author Unknown
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