Author Unknown
Birthdays are a time for celebration
Not a time for tears
But what happens when the birthdays
No longer mark the years?
A birthday marks the moment
A spirit enters earthly life
To share it's special love and joy
And learn from earthly strife.
Before a spirit comes to us
It knows when and how it must depart
It chose it's path carefully
We are honoured from the start.
The sadness we now feel
On such a joyous day
Is longing for our loved one's touch
It's natural to feel this way.
For even though the birthdays
No longer mark a spirit's stay
Love continues on forever
To touch us everyday.
So hug your precious memories
Closer to your heart
And honour your beloved spirit child
Who chose you from the start.
Elizabeth Dent
Go ahead and mention my child.
The one that died you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further.
The depth of my pain doesn't show.
Don't worry about making me cry.
I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing
The tears I try to hide.
I'm hurt when you just keep silent,
Pretending she didn't exist.
I'd rather you mention my child,
Knowing that she is missed.
You asked me how I was doing.
I say "pretty good" or "fine".
But healing is something ongoing.
I feel it will take a lifetime.
Would you know my name
if I saw you in heaven
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong and carry on
'Cos I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There's a peace I'm sure
And I know
There'll be no more
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong and carry on
'Cos I know I don't belong
Here in heaven.
Eric Clapton
1999
Fly, fly little wing
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of heaven's love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again
Fly, fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
Far too beautiful for this
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this mem'ry bittersweet
Until we meet
Fly, fly do not fear
Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don't wait for me
Above the universe you'll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won't forget
Fly, fly little wing
Fly where only angels sing
Fly away, the time is right
Go now, find the light
Celine Dion
Falling Into You
The music that is playing is Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton.
Momma don't cry because we are apart
Don't you know I'm living deep inside your heart?
Whenever you may need me just look in and see
That little warm feeling inside you? That's me!
Momma don't cry because you miss me today,
You can't leave me behind I'm with you to stay.
When you go to my grave that's for you, not me
I stay with you wherever you are, don't you see me?
I'm the love in your heart I'm the twinkle in your eye
I'm the smile in your mind, It's okay Momma, cry...
Author unknown.
