Funeral Poems

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Funeral Poems
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Miss me, but let me go

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free

Miss me a little - but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me - but let me go

For this is a journey that we must all take
And each must go alone
It's all a part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home

When you are lonely, and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me - but let me go

Anon

[Parts can be used again at the gathering / wake. This is a section of a personalized poem, the full version of which is at the end of this section

(Fred), we're not gathered together in a gloom filled room
There's no heads bowed low for you
We're having a 'do' in the (Country Club)
Cos we know you'd want us to

You've taken the journey we all must take
We take comfort and we know
You're now reunited with (Mary)
We miss you...
and we're letting you go]

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Very Touching Sympathy Poems, Verses, Quotes

Sympathy Poems,Verses

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.

Mary Frye

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Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other
That we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes
We enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me,
Let my name be ever the household word that
It always was.

Let it be spoken without effort,
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind because I am
Out of sight? I am but waiting for you
For an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner .

All is well.

Canon Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)

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She is Gone
(Read out at the British Queen Mother's Funeral)

You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she's gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Anon

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(Another classic comforter)

A ship sails and I stand watching till she fades on the horizon
and someone at my side says
She is gone.

Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all.
She is just as large now as when I last saw her.
Her diminished size and total loss from my sight is in me, not in her.

And just at that moment, when someone at my side says she is gone,
there are others who are watching her coming over their horizon
and other voices take up a glad shout -
There she comes!

That is what dying is.
An horizon and just the limit of our sight.

Lift us up O Lord, that we may see further.

Bishop Brent

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You never said "I'm leaving"
You never said goodbye
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knew why

A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried
If Love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died

In Life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place,
That no one could ever fill

It broke my heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you,
The day God took you home.

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THIS IS A PERSONALISED VERSE

This is just a goodbye ditty
To a Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad Fred
91 years, very much alive
And now, just a few days, dead

But Fred, already you'll know every angel by name
You'll have met all your pals from the Leam
You'll be Captain...wearing the No 9 shirt
In Bob Stokoe's Heavenly Team

You'll know where everyone comes from
And you'll be an enterprising old Sod
You'll be letting out Holiday Clouds to the angels
And selling some cod...to God

I won't go over each point of your life
Jim's eulogy...that was the place
But I'll say this...
You lived your life, full of zest
And you lived it ...with Grace

Talking of Grace, it was 63 years
Together, and apart, all told
If marriage was an Olympic sport
You'd have got yourselves a Gold

Let's go back aways...

As the Hun did their best to knack Jarra toon
From up in their Zeppelins, they were hoying bombs doon
And Fred...you chose that moment to emerge from the womb!
1915...12th of June

All that bombing must have given you your passion
And compassion...cos you thought it not reet
For you to have shoes when other bairns didn't
So you waalked to school...in bare feet

I remember at the home, they took away the lounge
You decided to put up a fight
You called me in, as your consultant
Cos you had some letters to write

You wrote to the landlord, the architect, the Cooncil
The Fire Brigade...and John Hall
Tony Blair, George Bush and Mother Theresa
And Uncle Tom Cobbley an 'all

And you won, you got the lounge back
They all conceded, out of fear
That's when you said "Tara Well"
And you packed up and came back here

I remember your trips to the Market
You treated it like a Grand Prix
Scudding aboot in yer buggy
Stopping by...for a free cup of tea

And you came to the Market every week
For my scintilating repartee! I wish!
No you were keeping ahead of the competition
By checking the price of fresh fish

So, you'll know Fred, they're pulling the Market down
After 400 years..what the hell
Perhaps you thought 'If the Market's away
It's time I pushed off, as well'

You and Grace begatted Ken, Joan and Alan
Born, then raised on the Leam
And they...and their kids, begatted some more
Enough for your own footy team

Here's the team sheet

There's Stephen, Jamie and Gemima
Mathew, Katie, Suzanne
Karen, Daniel and David
Mitchell, Kate and Joanne

And to adapt the very moving "Miss me.." poem

Fred, we're not gathered together in a gloom filled room
There's no heads bowed low for you
We're having a 'do' in the Springwell Club
Cos we know you'd want us to

You've taken the journey we all must take
We take comfort and we know
You're in a place, you can share with Grace

We miss you...
but we're letting you go

You've been a life-long supporter, Fred
Of the lads in red and white
So it's fitting that your ashes should rest
'Neath the pitch of the Stadium of Light

Where you'll, literally, be supporting your team
Whether they're losing or winning
The ref's now blown the full time whistle
Rest in Peace, Fred Dinning

© JB 2007

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Poems, Verses.....Loss of a Child/Baby

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She was so very, very special
And was so from the start
You held her in your arms
But mainly in your heart

And like a single drop of rain
That on still waters fall,
Her life did ripples make
And touched the lives of all.

She's gone to play with angels
In heaven up above
So keep your special memories
And treasure. them with love

Although your darling daughter
Was with you just a while
She'll live on in your heart
With a sweet remembered smile

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The sky is filled with Angels
With puffy lacy wings
The remnants of God's beauty
With treasures they now bring

Each one of them a Guardian
That travels in the sky
To watch throughout eternity
Their parents from on high

Smiles that come from Angels
They fall like crystal rain
Eases earthly burdens
Lifting all life's pain

Halos so astounding
That glitter gold each day
Following their loved ones
In such a perfect way

Wings in gentle breezes
That fall from up above
Kissing every parent
With everlasting love

Angels soar through heaven
With everlasting light
Looking down from heaven
Saying their "goodnights"

Kissing all who loved them
So gently on the face
This life's tender mercy
Each parent can embrace

Wings and shiny halos
Travel from on high
Surrounding all their loved ones
They never say good-bye.

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The world may never notice
If a Snowdrop doesn't bloom,
Or even pause to wonder
If the petals fall too soon.

But every life that ever forms,
Or ever comes to be,
Touches the world in some small way
For all eternity.

The little one we longed for
Was swiftly here and gone.
But the love that was then planted
Is a light that still shines on.

And though our arms are empty,
Our hearts know what to do.
Every beating of our hearts
Says that we love you.

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Time has taken me from you,
Although not very far.
I'll be watching through the sunshine
And through the brightest star.

I'll be watching all of you,
From the heavens up above.
So take good care of each other
And carry all my love.

If you're ever wondering
If I'm there, here's where you can start.
Take a look inside yourself
Deep within your heart.

I'll always be your baby,
Your child (grandchild), your best friend.
So anytime you need me,
Close your eyes I'm back again.

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In a baby castle, just beyond your eye,
Your baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy.
Who are you to wish him back into this world of strife,
No, play on your baby, he'll have eternal life.
At night when all is silent and sleep forsakes your eyes,
You'll hear his tiny footsteps come running to your side
His little hands caress you so tenderly and sweet,
You'll breathe a prayer and close your eyes and embrace him in your sleep.
Now you have a treasure that you rate above all others
You have known true glory,
You are still his mother.

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A song oft sung at an Irish Wake

Look at the coffin, with golden handles Isn't it grand, boys, to be bloody well dead?

Let's not have a sniffle, let's have a bloody good cry And always remember: The longer you live The sooner you'll bloody-well die!

Look at the flowers, all bloody withered Isn't it grand, boys, to be bloody-well dead?

Let's not have a sniffle, let's have a bloody-good cry And always remember: The longer you live The sooner you'll bloody-well die!

Look at the mourners, bloody-great hypocrites Isn't it grand, boys, to be bloody-well dead?

Let's not have a sniffle, let's have a bloody-good cry And always remember: The longer you live The sooner you'll bloody-well die!

Look at the preacher, bloody sanctimoniousIsn't it grand, boys, to be bloody-well dead?

Let's not have a sniffle, let's have a bloody-good cry And always remember: The longer you live The sooner you'll bloody-well die!

Look at the widow, bloody-great female Isn't it grand, boys, to be bloody-well dead?

Let's not have a sniffle, let's have a bloody-good cry And always remember: The longer you live The sooner you'll bloody-well die!

And always remember: The longer you live... The sooner you'll bloody-well die!

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Pet Loss Poems, Verses

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

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Tribute To A Best Friend

Sunlight streams through window paneunto a spot on the floor....then I remember,it's where you used to lie,but now you are no more.Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,and muted echoes sound....then I remember,It's where your paws would joyously abound.A voice is heard along the road, and up beyond the hill,then I remember it can't be yours....your golden voice is still.But I'll take that vacant spot of floorand empty muted halland lay them with the absent voiceand unused dish along the wall.I'll wrap these treasured memorialsin a blanket of my loveand keep them for my best frienduntil we meet above.

Author Unknown

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DOG NEEDING TO BE PUT TO SLEEP

If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must be done, For this -- the last battle -- can't be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years, You wouldn't want me to suffer so. When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where to my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me till the end And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree It is a kindness you do to me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you Who has to decide this thing to do; We've been so close -- we two -- these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown

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When God had made the earth and skythe flowers and the trees,He then made all the animals the fish, the birds and bees.

And when at last He'd finishednot one was quite the same.He said, "I'll walk this world of mine and give each one a name."

And so He traveled far and wide and everywhere He went,a little creature followed Himuntil it's strength was spent.

When all were named upon the earthand in the sky and sea,the little creature said, "Dear Lord,there's not one left for me."

Kindly the Father said to him,"I've left you to the end.I've turned my own name back to frontand called you dog, My friend."

Author Unknown

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I lost a treasured friend today,The little dog who used to layHer gentle head upon my kneeAnd share her silent thoughts with me.

She'll come no longer to my call,Retrieve no more her favorite ball.A voice far greater than my ownHas called her to His golden throne.

And though my eyes are filled with tears,I thank Him for the happy yearsHe let her spend down here with me,And for her love and loyalty.

Author Unknown

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Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

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Those we love remain with usFor love itself lives on,And cherished memories never fadeBecause a loved one's gone.Those we love can never beMore than a thought apart,Far as long as there is memory,They'll live on in the heart.

A gift for such a little while,Your loss just seems so wrong,You should not have left before us,It’s with loved ones you belong.___________

Suggest you insert at the beginning of the first line grandmother, father, Dad, mother, Mum, Mom, or first name

(Grandma) your life was full of loving deeds,Forever thoughtful of our special needs, Today and tomorrow, my whole life through,I will always love and cherish you

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Dad (Mum)We'll always remember that special smile,that caring heart,that warm embrace,you always gave us.You being therefor Mom ( Dad) and usthrough good and bad times,no matter what.We'll always remember you Dad (Mum) becausethey'll never be another oneto replace you in our hearts,and the love we will always have for you._________________

There's magic in a Mother's touch,And sunshine in her smile.There's love in everything she doesTo make our lives worthwhile.We can find both hope and courageJust by looking in her eyes.Her laughter is a source of joy,Her works are warm and wise.There is a kindness and compassionTo be found in her embrace,And we see the light of heavenShining from a Mother's face.

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After Glow

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

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I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God has laid you see. 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, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free.

This is a nice shortened version

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. _______________

This is a part of a Eulogy by Dorothy Parker

Go your way, and save your pity; She is happy, for she knows That her dust is very pretty

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Gone yet not forgotten,Although we are apart,Your spirit lives within me,Forever in my heart.

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I thought of you with love today but that is nothing newI thought about you yesterday and days before that too,I think of you in silence I often speak your nameAll I have are memories and your picture in a frameYour memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never partGod has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.

No farewell words were spoken,No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.________________

If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.______________

God grant me the Serenity To accept the things I cannot change,Courage to change the things I can, And the Wisdom to know the difference.__________________

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We’ve shared our lives these many years. You’ve held my hand; you’ve held my heart. So many blessings, so few tears Yet for a moment, we must part. The memories you’ve given me Are times I’ve shared with my best friend I’ll hold them, Love. Right here they’ll beUntil we share our lives again.

T.C. Ring____________

Irish PrayerUntil we meet again, may God Hold you in the palm of his hand._______________

If I should go tomorrowIt would never be goodbye,For I have left my heart with you,So don't you ever cry.The love that's deep within me,Shall reach you from the stars,You'll feel it from the heavens,And it will heal the scars._____________________

A beautiful comforting poem, when the deceased had been suffering an illness

God looked around his garden And He found an empty place. And then He looked down upon the earth,And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you,And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain,He knew that you would neverGet well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids,And whispered"Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you,The day God called you home.

Anon

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When I am gone, release me -let me go I have so many things to see and do.- You must not tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that we had so many years I gave you love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness I thank you for the love each have shownBut now it is time I travelled alone So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust - It is only for a while that we must partSo bless those memories within your heart.- I will not be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. -Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near - And if you listen with your heart, you will hear -All of my love around you, soft and clear.-Then when you must come this way alone,I will greet you with a smile and "welcome home"

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I know I have to let you go.How I will, I do not know. I know that it's your time to die.What I don't know is how to say goodbye. I'll miss you so much I don't know what to do.I guess I'll just end this poem with a goodbye and an I love you.

Jenna leigh Walters

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This is suitable for any close relative Grandma, Dad, Mum, Mom

(Grandpa), Everyone has their timeBut why did yours have to come so soon? There are so many people in the world So why did God have to pick you? They say things like this make you strongerBut how can that be? I feel so weak inside It all feels like a dream I didn't get to see you You passed away too soonBut I feel you watching over me And someday I'll see you again

Andrea Nickel

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Don't be sad-

I am in a snowflake,

I am in the rays of sun,

I am in the sparkling of stars

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Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal

Irish Tombstone

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We've known lots of pleasure,
At times endured pain,
We've lived in the sunshine
And walked in the rain.

But now we're seperated
And for a time apart,
But I am not alone-
You're forever in my heart.

Death always seems so sudden,
And it is always sure,
But what is oft' forgotten-
It is not without a cure.

There may be times you miss me,
I sort of hope you do,
But smile when you think of me,
For I'll be waiting for you.

Now there's many things for you to do,
And lots of ways to grow,
So get busy, be happy,and live your life,

Miss me, but let me go.

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Support From Others

Author Unknown

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 come at me with answers
That can only come from me.
Don’t tell me how my grief will pass,
That I will soon be free.

Accept me in my ups and downs.
I need someone to share.
Just hold my hand and let me cry
And say, “My friend, I care"

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Weep Not For Me

Weep not for me though I am gone
Into the gentle night
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my souls sweet flight.

There is no need for tears.
I am at peace, my soul is at rest
There is no pain, I suffer not,
For with your love I was so blessed.

I am in a place of comfort
The fear now is gone.
Put those things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.

Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life

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Funeral Blues-

Made popular by the movie, “Four Weddings and a Funeral”

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.

Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He is Dead.
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.

He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong.

The stars are not wanted now; put out every one,
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun,
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the woods;
For nothing now can ever come to any good.

W.H. Auden

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I'm Still Here

Friend, please 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 your 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 colourful leaves when Autumn's around
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which 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, friend, I'm every place!

Author Unknown

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They say memories are goldenwell maybe that is true.I never wanted memories,I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,a million times I cried.If love alone could have saved youyou never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,In death I love you still.In my heart you hold a placeno one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairwayand heartache make a lane,I'd walk the path to heavenand bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,and nothing seems the same.But as God calls us one by one,the chain will link again.

Author unknown

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If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.

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