Poems

I wanted to share a couple of poems that friends have sent us.  It's hard to find poems that fit exactly, but overall these are sweet and true.


WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

When tomorrow starts without me
And I am 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 did not want to die

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

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

I bring with me our goodbyes
Your smile, your touch, your kiss
Your tender caring moments
Are the things I already miss

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 Heavens Gate
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’ve promised you
Today for life on earth is past
But here it starts anew

So when tomorrow starts without me
Don’t think we’re far apart
For every time you think of me-
I am right inside your heart.


I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I've now found peace at the end of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
Look for the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee,
God wanted me now-He set me free