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Poems to Remember Grandma

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 will 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.

 

She 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 almost 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.

 

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.

God Looked Around His Garden

God looked around his garden

And He found an empty place.

He then looked down upon this 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 never

Get well on earth again.

He saw that the road was getting rough.

And the hills are hard to climb,

So He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered, “ Please be mine “.

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you didn’t go alone

For part of us went with you

That day that God called you home.

I Have Arrived

To my dearest family

some things I’d like to say

But first of all to let you know

that I’ve arrived ok.

I’m writing this from heaven

where I watch over from above.

Where there are no tears or sadness

There is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy

Just because I am out of sight

Remember that I am with you

Every morning, day and night.

I will be beside you

every day and week and year

And when you’re sad I’m standing there

to wipe away the tears.

Don’t be afraid to cry  

It does relieve the pain

Remember there would be no flowers

unless there was some rain.

There are rocky roads ahead of you

and many hills to climb

but together we can do it

taking one day at a time.

When you are 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 you feel that gentle breeze

or the wind upon your face

That’s me giving you a great big hug

or just a soft embrace.

And when it’s time for you to go

from that body to free

Remember your not going

you’re coming home to me.

–Author Unknown

I’m There Inside Your Heart

Right now I’m in a different place

And though we seem far apart

I’m closer than I ever was…

I’m there inside your heart

I’m with you when you grieve each day

And when the sun shines bright

I’m there to share the sunsets, too…

I’m with you every night

I’m with you when the times are good,

To share a laugh or two,

And if a tear should start to fall…

I’ll still be there for you.

And when the day arrives

That we no longer are apart

I’ll smile and hold you close to me…

Forever in my heart.

 

Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,

Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you have shown

But now it’s time I travel on alone.

So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a little while that we must part,

So bless the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on.

So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.

And if you listen with your heart you’ll hear

All of my love around you soft and dear.

And then, when you must come this way alone

I’ll greet you with a smile and

“Welcome Home.

 

Memory’s Lovely Garden

There’s a very special garden

Where the trees of memory grow

Nurtured by the kindness

And concern that good friends show.

The roots are cherished memories

Of good times in the past

The branches tender promises

That souls endure and last.

It’s a place of peace and beauty

Where bright new hopes can start

It’s memory’s lovely garden

That soothes the hurting heart.

–  Frances and Kathleen Coelho

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