REMEMBER ME WHEN I AM GONE AWAY

Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you planned: Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray. Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad.

by Christina Rossetti

FAITH

I saw you once, across the room. And someday I knew, we'd meet again soon. Maybe not tomarrow, or the days soon to come. But one day in the future, too long to wait for some. And when that day arrives, and with the memories we did make. All the love you have for me, I will never resist to take. For you are the one I've been waiting for, The only one right for me. You are my companion for life, and for all eternity.

Nicole Delli Santi

If Only

He dreams of her on lonely nights When the world seems dark and cold. He could be a knight in tarnished armor For her, he'd be brave and bold - If only he could find the voice To make his feelings known. But tho' he'd fight and die for her, He's scared dumb as a stone. He's in her daydreams all the time, His love's her heart's desire. Her touch could melt his heart, her kiss Would set his soul on fire - If only she could find the voice To make her feelings known. For him she'd walk a thousand miles But it's too far too the phone. And so they pass, and never know Of romance that might be; It would take just a single word To let their hearts fly free - If only they could find the voice To make their feelings known! But fear can conquer love sometimes, And keeps them both alone. If only we could find the voice To make our feelings known! But fear does conquer love most times And keeps us all alone.

A KNIGHT WITHIN

I may be a hero to some A knight within my heart My soul yet calls for you Oh why are we apart I can almost see your face On everything I see Yet when I look up closer It's something else indeed My hand begins to tremble It feels so cold inside I close my eyes to think of you To warm my heart that hides The stars they seem to light my way The cold wind dries my lips I yearn to be there in your arms To feel your very kiss Oh lord please give me the strength To move though I'm alone The path that I call destiny Will finally lead me home A knight within my heart My soul yet calls for you Oh why are we apart I can almost see your face On everything I see Yet when I look up closer It's something else indeed My hand begins to tremble It feels so cold inside I close my eyes to think of you To warm my heart that hides The stars they seem to light my way The cold wind dries my lips I yearn to be there in your arms To feel your very kiss Oh lord please give me the strength To move though I'm alone The path that I call destiny Will finally lead me home

DANCING WITH A STRANGER

DANCING WITH A STRANGER FEELS LIKE A CHILL IN MY SPINE A PERSON WITH A BLANK FACE FEELS LIKE LOOKING AT A MILLION STARS WITH NO NAME A MIRRROR THAT HAS NO REFLECTION A HEART THAT SHOWS NO PAIN IT'S LIKE A GHOST OF WONDER WONDERING WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DREAM A DREAM THAT WAS FILLED WITH SWEET CANDY AND SMILES OF SOFT PETALS OF A FLOWER WHAT HAPPENED? I WAS ONCE DANCING.... WITH MY ONE TRUE LOVE BUT NOW I AM DANCING WITH A STRANGER THAT HAS TURNED INTO A GHOST OF DISPAIR PLEASE STRANGER! OPEN YOUR EYES IT IS ME... LET ME SHOW YOU THE PATH LET ME SHOW YOU THE WAY THE WAY THAT NOURISHES TRUE HEARTS LET ME MAKE YOU HAPPY AGAIN AS IT WAS... ONCE UPON A TIME FOR I CAN PUT A FACE ON THE STRANGER THAT I LOVE WITH ALL MY HEART.

BY ELLI TORISTO

MAY 21/2001

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