~Messages With Meaning~

Gaurdian Angel

Gaurdian Angel guide me by day and night

Please, never let me out of your sight

Protect me with your all your might

And when I am blind open my eyes with your guiding light

Be the sun I see at first light

And the moon caressing me at night

Grant me your wisdom so i might see

That inner beauty that lies within me

Teach me grace, beauty and love

Let me spread my wings and fly

As if I were a dove

Shelter me in kindness

Shield me from pain

Free me from my blindness

Never let my heart rain

Tear down my castle walls

and let trust come in

Let me accept everyone as my friend

Turn my dreams into fantasy's

and fantasy's into life

Shield me from nightmares, pain and strife

And most of all Guiding Light protect the young ones

In a place unsafe & a world gone mad

So that they might grow to be old and never be sad

Ruthie 97

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Death of an Innocent

I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.

You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead

I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.

I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right.

Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.

Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.

I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road,

the other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,

the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom.. I wish you'd get here soon.

How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.

I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink.

It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think.

He was probably at the same party as I.

The only difference is, he drank and I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.

I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair.

I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.

And when I go to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave

Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.

If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared.

Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye.

I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?

- Author Unknown-

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A Young Girl Still Dwells

What do you see, nurse, what do you see? What are you thinking when you look at me-A crabbed old woman not very wise, uncertain of gabit with faraway eyes? Who dribbles her food and makes no reply when you say in a loud voice, "I do wish you'd try!" Who seems not to notice the things that you do, and forever is losing a stocking or shoe? Who resisting or not, lets you do as you will with bathing and feeding, the long day to fill? Is that what you're thinking, is that what you see? Then open your eyes, nurse, you're looking at me. I'll tell you who I am as I sit here so still. As I move at your bidding, eat at your will.... I'm a child of ten with a father and mother, brothers and sisters who love one another; A young girl of sixteen with wings on her feet, dreaming that soon a love she will meet; A bride of twenty my heart give a leap, remembering the vows that I promised to keep; At twenty-five now I have young of my own, who need me to build a secure, happy home; A woman of thirty, my young now grows fast, bound together with ties that should last; At forty my young sons have grown up and gone, but my man's beside me to see I don't mourn; At fifty, once more babies play round my knee, again, we know children my loved ones and me. Dark days are upon me; my husband is dead, I look at the future, I shudder with dread. For my young are all rearing young of their own, and I think of all the years and loved ones I've known. I'm an old woman now and nature is cruel; "Tis her just to make old age look like a fool. the body it crumbles, grace and vigor depart; there is a stone now where I once had a heart But inside this old carcass, a young girl still dwells; and now, again, my embittered heart swells. I remember the joys, I remember the pain, and I'm loving and living life over again. I think of the years all too few, gone too fast, and accept the stark fact that nothing can last. So open your eyes, nurse, open and see; not an old crabbed woman, look closer-see me!