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POEMS

Dear Momma

Momma, I just wanted to say hi and ask you how you've been
And I was really wondering what's its like in a world of no sin
I really miss you momma and I often wish I had you here
But I know that you are now free, no more pain or fear

I want you to know momma that I would have been with you had I known
I never meant for you ..... to leave this world alone
But I guess the angels held you and took you on your way
taking you to Heaven to a brighter brand new day

And Momma when you got there did you see the face of God
And did my father greet you and beside you did he trod
Did the heavens burst forth singing with angels all about
and did your troubles leave you, did you shed all human doubt

Did you get a hug from Jesus as he met you at the gate
And was it at that moment when you shed all human weight
No more heavy burdens, no sorrows no more shame
No more physical ailments to make your body lame

Did all your family meet you as you entered heavens realm above
And did you really feel it .... that total coat of love?
I wish you could tell me just what it's like up there
If you could find a way ..... would you really share

I really miss you momma and I sometimes wish you were here
I have all of our memories tucked away in my heart so you are near
But sometime when you are not busy with heavenly things, do you think
That maybe you could look down and give me just one last wink.

Until then .... I will look at the moon and stars for you
Because I know ..... you told me often that is what I should do
When I feel the wind upon my cheek
I will know in my heart that it's you whom I seek

So momma could you do me a huge favor please
give Jesus and his father a great big hug and squeeze
Tell them it's from your daughter and that I love you all
Until I come to join you when I get that final call

Just remember momma that I love you very much
And when I get to heaven I will again feel your touch
Until then look down upon your child's face
And maybe ask God to fill me with his grace!

I KNOW

Momma how I wish that you were here
To hold me close and remove my fear
You see .... since I saw you last, I have lost so much
Oh how I wish I could feel your touch

You taught me so well to love others and reach out
But since you have left I have so much doubt
You see ..... my little world began to crash
And now I see a world that holds so much trash

You left this world to take your spot next to God
Leaving me here to continue to trod
amongst men who are not always kind to one another
Treating them as if they were not a brother

The hatred they do for themselves to gain
leaves a wide path of heartbreak and pain
It hurts to watch as they destroy a mans soul
Leaving you to wonder if he will again be made whole

But momma you also showed me that God the father cares
all of our sorrows and hurt he shares
When life gives us obstacles placed there by man
He gives us a new path to walk and shows us we can

But momma .... I still wish that you were here
To reach out and take my hand would help remove the fear
I know you are now busy with heavenly things
Enjoying the glow and all that it brings

Just do me a favor if you have the time
Tell God for me that we will be fine
For we have felt his hand and will do his will
And his love in our hearts he continues to fill.

Oh yeah momma tell him also that I know
He places Angels here on the earth to help us grow!
Tell him they found us and arrived on time as was his plan
We know they are angels for they are much kinder than man!

©Brenda Race 2000

I REMEMBER

Oh how well I remember the smile you gave so free
the twinkle in your eyes, the look of total glee
Nothing can take that away for the memory remains with me
I have only to close my eyes and your little face I can see

You loved life to the fullest each and everyday
And you lived it as you taught me in every little way
with a wink in your eye, not a word you had to say
For all these things I am grateful and to the Lord I pray

Let me always remember the shining example I had
The chance I had to know her, for that I will always be glad
She taught me how to love and laugh and even how to be sad
and how to cope with trouble and never to stay mad

She looked forever upward to the God she loved so well
She knew His will was always done - In time that He would tell
Her everything she needed to know - This One she loved so well
And now she reigns with Jesus Christ - and in His House, she dwells.

WOULD I DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN?

In a heartbeat I would do it again
Nothing can take away from me what I did then
I did the best that I could....I gave it my all
And now I can hold up my head ....and forever stand TALL

I couldn't, I wouldn't change what I did for YOU
It was done out of LOVE not out of some due!
If you had stayed here for a thousand years
It would have been worth all of the tears

You taught me lessons throughout my life
Ones I used when you were going through the strife
You showed me well the meaning of LOVE
Unconditional LOVE which came from above

You raised me with your love and let me fly free
and then I returned when you needed me
You continued to teach me when you weren't even aware
That the greatest lessons you were yet to share

For in your dying you gave to me
a compassion that I alone never would see
had I not taken you under my care
giving it my all with nothing to spare

Would I do it all over again or would I flee
I would not, could not change it you see
To LOVE you and comfort you in your time of need
Was not a great task...I was only returning the seed

The seed you planted as you guided me along
Back in the days when YOU were strong!
It was only natural to return the LOVE
Not a chore but an honor imparted by the one above!

Was It You?

Today I thought I saw you in a crowd.
My heart jumped as I heard it beating loud.
Old memories came back, flooding my soul....
And I wished again that you were whole.

I know you have gone on ahead to your new home,
But I still catch a glimpse of you as I still roam.
Is it your spirit that remains here below,
for I still feel it always, no matter where I go.

The little smile that you always wore.....
I have seen it on faces that I never noticed before!
The sparkle that once lit up your eyes......
I see in others and wonder ...is it you in disguise?

I often find myself staring at someone I meet.
It could be anyone I see in the street,
who reminds me just a little of the you I loved so.
Even though I know in my mind .... you had to go.

Perhaps God allows you to return now and then,
To drift in and out amongst mortal men.
To show us your spirit has not forgotten us here,
for the presence I feel has become very clear!

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