MY TIME
It's time for me to leave you - My journey, now is done, Although I know you'll miss me - You must, with life, go on You have so much still waiting before God calls you Home So many hurting people will come to know the One Who saved them all from judgment and brought new life to ALL That would but only seek Him - Upon His Name, would call Life here holds much abundance for you, my little one, Although my life is ending - Your life has just begun!! I will go on to Heaven and I will meet you there When your work, too, has ended - We'll climb those Golden Stairs So, please don't spend your lifetime in grieving over me For although separated - I'm still ALIVE!! You see.... And I will live forever within your human heart There is a bond between us not even death could part. I'm looking to my future - But to your own, as well I've lived out every reason as near as I can tell That God sent me here to learn of - and to leave something in return No better gift I know of than my own CHILD, to turn The hard times into blessings - The cruel into good - Go forward with your life here because you know you should And do not ask the questions which have no answers found Just know in all situations, God's Word cannot be bound For I have found great FREEDOM in setting my spirit free!! So you remember this whenever you have your mind on me --- And remember, too, I LOVE YOU - Without reason, need or rhyme So let not your heart be troubled ----- Just know that this is MY TIME......... © 1999 Dorothy Womack
A GLIMPSE INSIDE
Help me understand just what is happening to me -- I no longer can communicate - I cannot hear nor see I want so much to let you know I haven't gone away I'm still within this shell of mine - I'm longing for the day My soul goes free and soars to where I am restored again To more than what I ever was - New life now flows within Please realize although I leave - I only leave behind A broken, shriveled body -and with it, a shattered mind - There is no more of who I was - All that is gone from me - But yet, look up, for Christ is here - He's come to set me free!! Look not at what you feel you've lost -but what I've gained instead I walk in perfect liberty - My soul is truly fed!! And though you grieve for days before this happened, all to me - Remember, I am still with you ---- And forever, I will be...... © 1999 Dorothy Womack
TRAPPED AND FREED
I'm trapped in a body I cannot control Although you can't see it - I still have a soul I also have feelings and thoughts in my head Please do not treat me as though I were dead For I am still dwelling in this house made of clay I wait for deliverance to come forth each day
As you come and visit - Be careful to know My spirit can sense you, wherever you go Your eyes are withholden from seeing inside My real personality and where I abide Yet I know your movements - each word that you say Nothing escapes me in the course of a day I may be unable to express who I am But I am still in here - I'm still a human!! And therefore deserving of kindness and care Please do not treat me as though I'm not there For one day, all shackles and chains will just snap My spirit will soar freely - God's Angels will clap I'll wing up to Heaven and wait for you there Where all dwell in peace and there isn't a care From the world, I've transcended - and now I go free Please focus on this when you think upon me And know that I love you, wherever you're at Because Christ has freed me - I am no longer trapped!!
RELEASE ME
Release me from my burdens Release me from my cares I do not want to be here I long to go to where Nothing more can harm me Within God's walls, to find Perfect peace and safety Restoration - A sound mind A place to call my own again Where trouble never comes A Home with Christ, my Saviour, God's only Begotten Son--- Release me from these shackles These chains wrapped tight round me For I so long to see Him And forever, to be free--- Release all that you hold to Indeed, so I'll be free--- You'll not ever regret it For my sake? RELEASE ME..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack
DARLIN’ REMEMBER
This is so very hard on you – Darlin’ I know But you must realize that it’s time to let go You can no longer continue to hold onto me I’ve places to go and people to see … My life here is over – Surely you must Accept this as fact and try to adjust … For no mortal man was granted the time To live here forever, amid chaos and crime Man was not born to this world, ever be But only a short while and then would go free I’ve learned all the lessons this life had to teach It’s time for departure – Pray God, I beseech That His Spirit come quickly and bear me away I long for my Home of Eternal Day … And look not in sorrow at what used to be Instead look to Jesus and remember ME As I was before sickness inhibited me Bound me with cords and chains no one sees For I’ve seen the Glory of God and His Hand Reaches out to me – to enter that Land Where sorrow and mourning shall all flee away Let me go, Darlin’ – Forever I’ll stay Alive in your memories, dreams and your heart Release is now imminent – It’s now time to start My next life in Heaven – Your own life to be Maintained and committed – For we BOTH now are free But you’ll know I’m with you – deep in the night I’ll come on a moonbeam of liquid starlight…. And you’ll feel my touch as it comes on the wind You’ll think of my laughter, time and again Remember, I taught you the best that I could How to treat other people and to always do good To all those around you who have not the Lord That all of man’s riches could never afford Just go on with living – with family so dear – For I’ll be here waiting, when it’s time to come here Look back not in sorrow – but in gratefulness see That God has arisen and set my soul free…. I sing with the angels – I glide through the air Nothing prevents me or restricts me there And Darlin’ – Remember – I’ll always love you My face will be glowing when next I see you When times passes over and it’s your time to be Transported to Heaven? I’m the first one you’ll see For I’ll be here waiting when Jesus comes in And brings back my daughter, my dearest of friends So we’ll be rejoicing – Together at last New life lies before us – Old lives now are passed Look up into Heaven – Look close and you’ll see That God watches over you, as do Jesus and ME And nothing can touch you, to bring you any pain For my leaving here will bring us both gain --- Never doubt His provision, His calling or gifts Just look unto Jesus and know you are HIS … Throughout years remaining to you on this earth Always stand for the righteous, the good and the worth Of all whom God happens to send in your path For only what’s done, in HIS Spirit, will last…. And do not wonder of things yet to be For all will be known when in Eternity … And don’t be a stranger to the rest of the clan For they too must realize the truth, that I am More alive and more centered than ever before My mistakes and my failures? God never kept score So tell them I’m dwelling with Jesus, my King, And help them find peace in remembering All of the good times and good days we shared We are still family - Show them that we care…. For although my body has been laid to rest? My spirit is soaring – I’ve found out the best Things in life truly cannot be bought They come from the Saviour and live in the heart So Darlin’? Be strong in the Lord and His Name Remember the reason to earth that HE came…. Reach out to those people – You know who they are The ones that I longed for, so they cannot go far Take forth this message – to each and every one I’m dwelling in Heaven because of God’s Son He paid for my pardon and let me go free He loves every person in our family… So, Darlin’? Remember, I’m living within You’ll always have ME, and you’ll always have HIM…. Wipe away sorrow, weeping and tears Put aside terror, depression and fears – Rise up to meet the demands of the day And Darlin’? Remember – WE are not far away…. © 1999 Dorothy Womack TICKLE ME
TICKLE ME
Tickle me, darlin’ – Make me giggle again Let’s ride on a feather – Soar on the wind Where bright stars are shining and moonbeams aglow I’ll kiss you and squeeze you – Forever, I’ll hold You closely unto me – I’ll not let you go! For YOU bring the sunshine and make the dark go… You look in my eyes and you see great pain I look in your eyes and I see the gains That finding yourself, despite my decline, Have brought to your life and thus, brought to mine! I’m not one to mention those things which are past Just tickle me, darlin’ – and together, we’ll laugh! Remember my laughter – Remember this day These memories will keep you, when I’ve gone away But grieve not, nor focus on things you can’t change Instead, build on laughter and all which remains That brings you deep pleasure and causes great glee – Just recall your feather – And tickling me!! ©1999 Dorothy Womack ** Written for Brenda Race, my dear friend. This was true story about a day with her mother WERE IT NOT FOR THE ANGELS Angels surround me, as I sit by her side Watching and waiting for her final goodbye…. I wonder if anyone else ever feels That what they are living isn’t possibly real. I look at my mother and I see her dear face I know she has finally finished this race --- Her time of beginnings is closely at hand I hear the faint sounds of the angelic band --- I sense there are angels all over this place I know this for sure, when I look on her face She glows from within – Like a fire burning bright She’s halfway to Heaven, where there always is Light… There’s fountains, and mountains, and countrysides Mansions and cities, and plenty besides --- To keep her contented and also busy So time passes quickly, until she sees me!! My angel will linger, after she leaves her shell To continually watch, when I don’t watch myself Were it not for the angels God sends to us all I wouldn’t be able to answer this call…. But WE sit beside her, surround her with love, So she can go freely to God up above --- The presence of angels is so comforting My ears hear their songs – as to her, they now sing As I leave behind what was once most of me My eyes are wide open – I finally see My loss is God’s gain – It is so evident So painful in parting – Yet, so Heaven sent….. © 1999 Dorothy Womack ** Dedicated to Brenda Race and her mother, Frances Willmart SHE DOESN'T KNOW ME She doesn't know me anymore Doesn't recognize my face --- This woman who carried me and raised me Now cannot seem to place Just where it is she knows me from Nor how I came to be --- The truth of this realization Is simply crushing me --- I understand the illness Is taking her away -- From me - and those who love her We cannot make her stay But something deep inside me Still grieves each days goes by --- For she is yet my mother Even though I know she tries To make sense out of nothing Her life - Now lost to me - It hurts so bad because I love her And she doesn't even know me..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Written for Brenda Race MOMMA Momma don't go - Momma please stay I cannot handle you leaving this way I long to find you again in this life Before you depart to that world without strife Momma, I love you - I hope you know this Each time that I touch you and in every kiss I want you to notice how much I love you And how I will grieve when your days are through Momma, remember, I did all I could To help all my family know God as they should I never rejected those values for man But walked in God's Presence and took a strong stand For all that is Holy, Righteous and Good I did this for Jesus - And Momma? You should Know always I'll love you - In my heart, you can see The love is Eternal between you and me... So, Momma, I guess it is time to depart I feel that you're leaving deep down in my heart But please remember your value to ME -- And I will remember how much YOU loved me....... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Brenda Race I JUST WANT YOU NEAR ME Where have you gone? My innocent one I look for you often - Yet you never come My heart has grown weary, waiting, you see Only once more - Your face, near to me Would bring my heart joy and laughter again For you are my child - My wandering friend I miss your caress, your nearness so dear Times passes quickly - Year after year I endure often changes I cannot control Although it's not showing, I still have a soul Your love can still reach me - Even when words cannot I just want you near me - To not be forgot For soon I am going away from your sight I'll dwell in the sunshine of God's Holy Light I want you to take note of each little thing That tells you I'm with you - and confidence bring In knowing I've risen - Just like Christ, the Lord He's given me treasures this world can't afford So while I still linger, alone on this bed --- Please won't you come near me and just lay your head Upon me, and hold me - Like I once held you Speak peacefully to me, and maybe sing too Yes, I'm bound for Glory - It's not far away I just want you near me - Once more...For a day...... © 1999 Dorothy Womack ** Dedicated to Brenda Race and Frances Wilmart HERE Momma is leaving- Of that you can rely But do not spend your time in tears - Although I know you'll cry For you know best of all, I think of where I'm bound to go My fragile body left behind - God's setting free my soul - So move along with all your plans and share them all with me -- For I'm still living in your heart - and evermore, will be --- But time has taken all I had - All that I used to be - Look past the grief and onward to our lives in Eternity. Yes time will pass so quickly by - and painful thoughts will heal But the love we share with Jesus Christ and between us? Will be still An Ever Present Confidence to you - From me and God - You're not losing anything - We both are gaining lots We separate a time, to find, much more than we could know If our journeys only went one way - We'd miss the Spirit's flow... So walk past this place of sorrow sent - Let God supply your needs - Know I am ever near to you - And always, HIS VOICE, heed - For one day, you will hear the sound of footsteps at your door I want you to live your life the best - and know what we're put here for That when you finally realize, my tender one, so dear --- Whether you can sense, or feel, or see - We always are right here The Father, Son & Holy Ghost - Your parents dwell within - You cannot run away from US - Instead just run to HIM - For He will bring the morning light - All things He will reveal - It's step by step, as you go along - Your heart, to truly heal. And on those times you reflect back on what once used to be --- Remember how much I love you - That my spirit is now free - After all your tears have passed and sunshine comes again Find God's Love always remains - Find ALL your strength in HIM I know this will be hard on you - But focus on what I say I love you, girl, and so does Christ - We'll NEVER go away For you brought laughter to dark days and dried up all my tears -- Just live your life and look for ME ----- I'll be waiting for you ---- HERE ............ © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Frances Willmart & Brenda Race CARRIED AWAY I watched him carry my mother to bed Not even knowing what went on in her head As he lifted her so tenderly --- I felt my heart lurch and suddenly see That her time to leave us is well on its way There's nothing to do for her - Nothing to say My lifetime companion of thirty plus years Holds me, hugs me, and wipes away tears Which fall despite everything I already know Momma is leaving - I want her to go - But this night was different - I sensed it so real We have a few fleeting moments until She leaves us, forever, in body alone For God will soon call her to His Heavenly Home And my mate will be here, as I watch her go Lending his support always, so that I will know We're still a family, together, inside Our hearts and our spirits forever abide Our bodies may separate us for a brief time But I know God's with us, and in His own time He'll reach down for Momma and away she will go Beyond even moonbeams and stars down below To dwell in God's Heaven - Eternally - While me and my husband await dutifully For our times of departure to one day appear But while I am waiting - I'll surely draw near To the one who extends forth his hands unto me And the One who was nailed, by His Hands, to a tree --- My family of origin's shifting so fast Before I live in TODAY - TOMORROW has passed - But this night has given me such memories Fond embraces between David, Momma and me --- I'm thankful God's granted me so many years With people who love me, despite all my fears --- And just like my husband carried Momma today? Jesus will come carry Momma away --- Although I'll be saddened at reality I know in my spirit she's not leaving me She's merely transformed into pure radiance Will I too be like that? When given my chance? But for now, I'll sit quietly and reflect on today The way I saw God work His Will and His Way Through using my husband to comfort someone Who gave me my own life - My natural one - My spiritual being is doing quite well My Momma is going where God's angels dwell -- As I walk away from her, one final day--- With David beside me? And God? I'm okay......... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Brenda Race TRANSFORMED I wonder what it will be like, when angels come for me To step out of this mortal frame and finally be free? This body that I'm dwelling in cannot sustain me long One day soon, my Lord will come - and take me to my Home Which was prepared by God Himself, before Eternity So I would have a place to dwell with the Blessed Trinity I no longer wish to linger on - a broken, shriveled soul I long to fly to Heaven's Gates - Where GOD has full control There is no longer anything which holds me to this plane My hope is set on Jesus Christ - For it's through HIM, I gain So those who love me? Do not fret nor overwhelmed in heart, be For I am still the one you love - I'm just TRANSFORMED, you see..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Frances Willmart SLIPPING AWAY Slipping away, while I sit here beside Nothing I can do - Cannot stem the tide You must pass through this valley alone Is the only way you can reach your Home Our God designed us, in human form We're not meant, for this world, to mourn But always keep our eyes above Focused on God's Eternal Love --- I know it's hard for you to walk this road But Jesus will help you carry this load I've done everything I possibly can And have to accept that I'm just a man Held together like string and wire Not quite ready to go through the fires That life brings all of us eventually But only through FIRES, can we see The fourth man walking is Jesus Christ We shall not burn, but win the fight And never be found wanting of God's great mercies or His Love --- I long to do some tangible thing To make it easier as you're crossing Over Jordan - Into Eternal Day - I can but watch and fervently pray - With full knowledge that you're slipping away..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack DEATH TOUCHES ALL DEATH is a natural occurrence - you see It happens to everyone - Not just to me Misfortune and sorrows find all of our doors We must look to Christ - and what He stands for For LIFE's not perfected in Infinite ways Until we've been tested and tried in our faith Unfettered by struggle - Undaunted by pain We move into knowing the Power in His Name. Look solely to present, not future or past For only what's done for CHRIST, is to last All else will pass away, quickly, from view Yes, DEATH is our teacher - As LIFE teaches too That we cannot squander our days mindlessly Instead lean on Jesus - His Will, always seek The days will soon come when His Glory's revealed And all those who know Him will be suddenly healed Our afflictions will leave us, as will our fears Mourning will flee, with our sorrows and tears And we will know freedom, great joy and laughter For Jesus is LIVING, in our hearts, ever after --- Perceptions of LIFE are structured, in whole, Around man's idea of what he can control --- But DEATH TOUCHES ALL - When we're most unaware And calls us away from all worldly cares --- As LIFE once taught us - So DEATH teaches more Of the realities of Christ and what His Spirit's for We live, and move, with our being in HIM--- Not for God's entertainment or whim But because God designed us to dwell on this earth That we might find treasure and know the Great Worth Of Christ, in our lifetime, as we walk on this sod --- His Truth is our breastplate - Our feet, firmly shod. So I'll face whatever comes - Nearing the end - For it's just beginining - My NEW LIFE in HIM - My body may cease, yet my spirit is free --- God transformed my DEATH into LIFE's victory....... © 1999 Dorothy Womack
WERE IT NOT FOR THE ANGELS
Angels surround me, as I sit by her side Watching and waiting for her final goodbye…. I wonder if anyone else ever feels That what they are living isn’t possibly real. I look at my mother and I see her dear face I know she has finally finished this race --- Her time of beginnings is closely at hand I hear the faint sounds of the angelic band --- I sense there are angels all over this place I know this for sure, when I look on her face She glows from within – Like a fire burning bright She’s halfway to Heaven, where there always is Light… There’s fountains, and mountains, and countrysides Mansions and cities, and plenty besides --- To keep her contented and also busy So time passes quickly, until she sees me!! My angel will linger, after she leaves her shell To continually watch, when I don’t watch myself Were it not for the angels God sends to us all I wouldn’t be able to answer this call…. But WE sit beside her, surround her with love, So she can go freely to God up above --- The presence of angels is so comforting My ears hear their songs – as to her, they now sing As I leave behind what was once most of me My eyes are wide open – I finally see My loss is God’s gain – It is so evident So painful in parting – Yet, so Heaven sent….. © 1999 Dorothy Womack ** Dedicated to Brenda Race and her mother, Frances Willmart
SHE DOESN'T KNOW ME
She doesn't know me anymore Doesn't recognize my face --- This woman who carried me and raised me Now cannot seem to place Just where it is she knows me from Nor how I came to be --- The truth of this realization Is simply crushing me --- I understand the illness Is taking her away -- From me - and those who love her We cannot make her stay But something deep inside me Still grieves each days goes by --- For she is yet my mother Even though I know she tries To make sense out of nothing Her life - Now lost to me - It hurts so bad because I love her And she doesn't even know me..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Written for Brenda Race MOMMA Momma don't go - Momma please stay I cannot handle you leaving this way I long to find you again in this life Before you depart to that world without strife Momma, I love you - I hope you know this Each time that I touch you and in every kiss I want you to notice how much I love you And how I will grieve when your days are through Momma, remember, I did all I could To help all my family know God as they should I never rejected those values for man But walked in God's Presence and took a strong stand For all that is Holy, Righteous and Good I did this for Jesus - And Momma? You should Know always I'll love you - In my heart, you can see The love is Eternal between you and me... So, Momma, I guess it is time to depart I feel that you're leaving deep down in my heart But please remember your value to ME -- And I will remember how much YOU loved me....... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Brenda Race I JUST WANT YOU NEAR ME Where have you gone? My innocent one I look for you often - Yet you never come My heart has grown weary, waiting, you see Only once more - Your face, near to me Would bring my heart joy and laughter again For you are my child - My wandering friend I miss your caress, your nearness so dear Times passes quickly - Year after year I endure often changes I cannot control Although it's not showing, I still have a soul Your love can still reach me - Even when words cannot I just want you near me - To not be forgot For soon I am going away from your sight I'll dwell in the sunshine of God's Holy Light I want you to take note of each little thing That tells you I'm with you - and confidence bring In knowing I've risen - Just like Christ, the Lord He's given me treasures this world can't afford So while I still linger, alone on this bed --- Please won't you come near me and just lay your head Upon me, and hold me - Like I once held you Speak peacefully to me, and maybe sing too Yes, I'm bound for Glory - It's not far away I just want you near me - Once more...For a day...... © 1999 Dorothy Womack ** Dedicated to Brenda Race and Frances Wilmart HERE Momma is leaving- Of that you can rely But do not spend your time in tears - Although I know you'll cry For you know best of all, I think of where I'm bound to go My fragile body left behind - God's setting free my soul - So move along with all your plans and share them all with me -- For I'm still living in your heart - and evermore, will be --- But time has taken all I had - All that I used to be - Look past the grief and onward to our lives in Eternity. Yes time will pass so quickly by - and painful thoughts will heal But the love we share with Jesus Christ and between us? Will be still An Ever Present Confidence to you - From me and God - You're not losing anything - We both are gaining lots We separate a time, to find, much more than we could know If our journeys only went one way - We'd miss the Spirit's flow... So walk past this place of sorrow sent - Let God supply your needs - Know I am ever near to you - And always, HIS VOICE, heed - For one day, you will hear the sound of footsteps at your door I want you to live your life the best - and know what we're put here for That when you finally realize, my tender one, so dear --- Whether you can sense, or feel, or see - We always are right here The Father, Son & Holy Ghost - Your parents dwell within - You cannot run away from US - Instead just run to HIM - For He will bring the morning light - All things He will reveal - It's step by step, as you go along - Your heart, to truly heal. And on those times you reflect back on what once used to be --- Remember how much I love you - That my spirit is now free - After all your tears have passed and sunshine comes again Find God's Love always remains - Find ALL your strength in HIM I know this will be hard on you - But focus on what I say I love you, girl, and so does Christ - We'll NEVER go away For you brought laughter to dark days and dried up all my tears -- Just live your life and look for ME ----- I'll be waiting for you ---- HERE ............ © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Frances Willmart & Brenda Race CARRIED AWAY I watched him carry my mother to bed Not even knowing what went on in her head As he lifted her so tenderly --- I felt my heart lurch and suddenly see That her time to leave us is well on its way There's nothing to do for her - Nothing to say My lifetime companion of thirty plus years Holds me, hugs me, and wipes away tears Which fall despite everything I already know Momma is leaving - I want her to go - But this night was different - I sensed it so real We have a few fleeting moments until She leaves us, forever, in body alone For God will soon call her to His Heavenly Home And my mate will be here, as I watch her go Lending his support always, so that I will know We're still a family, together, inside Our hearts and our spirits forever abide Our bodies may separate us for a brief time But I know God's with us, and in His own time He'll reach down for Momma and away she will go Beyond even moonbeams and stars down below To dwell in God's Heaven - Eternally - While me and my husband await dutifully For our times of departure to one day appear But while I am waiting - I'll surely draw near To the one who extends forth his hands unto me And the One who was nailed, by His Hands, to a tree --- My family of origin's shifting so fast Before I live in TODAY - TOMORROW has passed - But this night has given me such memories Fond embraces between David, Momma and me --- I'm thankful God's granted me so many years With people who love me, despite all my fears --- And just like my husband carried Momma today? Jesus will come carry Momma away --- Although I'll be saddened at reality I know in my spirit she's not leaving me She's merely transformed into pure radiance Will I too be like that? When given my chance? But for now, I'll sit quietly and reflect on today The way I saw God work His Will and His Way Through using my husband to comfort someone Who gave me my own life - My natural one - My spiritual being is doing quite well My Momma is going where God's angels dwell -- As I walk away from her, one final day--- With David beside me? And God? I'm okay......... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Brenda Race TRANSFORMED I wonder what it will be like, when angels come for me To step out of this mortal frame and finally be free? This body that I'm dwelling in cannot sustain me long One day soon, my Lord will come - and take me to my Home Which was prepared by God Himself, before Eternity So I would have a place to dwell with the Blessed Trinity I no longer wish to linger on - a broken, shriveled soul I long to fly to Heaven's Gates - Where GOD has full control There is no longer anything which holds me to this plane My hope is set on Jesus Christ - For it's through HIM, I gain So those who love me? Do not fret nor overwhelmed in heart, be For I am still the one you love - I'm just TRANSFORMED, you see..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Frances Willmart SLIPPING AWAY Slipping away, while I sit here beside Nothing I can do - Cannot stem the tide You must pass through this valley alone Is the only way you can reach your Home Our God designed us, in human form We're not meant, for this world, to mourn But always keep our eyes above Focused on God's Eternal Love --- I know it's hard for you to walk this road But Jesus will help you carry this load I've done everything I possibly can And have to accept that I'm just a man Held together like string and wire Not quite ready to go through the fires That life brings all of us eventually But only through FIRES, can we see The fourth man walking is Jesus Christ We shall not burn, but win the fight And never be found wanting of God's great mercies or His Love --- I long to do some tangible thing To make it easier as you're crossing Over Jordan - Into Eternal Day - I can but watch and fervently pray - With full knowledge that you're slipping away..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack DEATH TOUCHES ALL DEATH is a natural occurrence - you see It happens to everyone - Not just to me Misfortune and sorrows find all of our doors We must look to Christ - and what He stands for For LIFE's not perfected in Infinite ways Until we've been tested and tried in our faith Unfettered by struggle - Undaunted by pain We move into knowing the Power in His Name. Look solely to present, not future or past For only what's done for CHRIST, is to last All else will pass away, quickly, from view Yes, DEATH is our teacher - As LIFE teaches too That we cannot squander our days mindlessly Instead lean on Jesus - His Will, always seek The days will soon come when His Glory's revealed And all those who know Him will be suddenly healed Our afflictions will leave us, as will our fears Mourning will flee, with our sorrows and tears And we will know freedom, great joy and laughter For Jesus is LIVING, in our hearts, ever after --- Perceptions of LIFE are structured, in whole, Around man's idea of what he can control --- But DEATH TOUCHES ALL - When we're most unaware And calls us away from all worldly cares --- As LIFE once taught us - So DEATH teaches more Of the realities of Christ and what His Spirit's for We live, and move, with our being in HIM--- Not for God's entertainment or whim But because God designed us to dwell on this earth That we might find treasure and know the Great Worth Of Christ, in our lifetime, as we walk on this sod --- His Truth is our breastplate - Our feet, firmly shod. So I'll face whatever comes - Nearing the end - For it's just beginining - My NEW LIFE in HIM - My body may cease, yet my spirit is free --- God transformed my DEATH into LIFE's victory....... © 1999 Dorothy Womack
MOMMA
Momma don't go - Momma please stay I cannot handle you leaving this way I long to find you again in this life Before you depart to that world without strife Momma, I love you - I hope you know this Each time that I touch you and in every kiss I want you to notice how much I love you And how I will grieve when your days are through Momma, remember, I did all I could To help all my family know God as they should I never rejected those values for man But walked in God's Presence and took a strong stand For all that is Holy, Righteous and Good I did this for Jesus - And Momma? You should Know always I'll love you - In my heart, you can see The love is Eternal between you and me... So, Momma, I guess it is time to depart I feel that you're leaving deep down in my heart But please remember your value to ME -- And I will remember how much YOU loved me....... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Brenda Race
I JUST WANT YOU NEAR ME
Where have you gone? My innocent one I look for you often - Yet you never come My heart has grown weary, waiting, you see Only once more - Your face, near to me Would bring my heart joy and laughter again For you are my child - My wandering friend I miss your caress, your nearness so dear Times passes quickly - Year after year I endure often changes I cannot control Although it's not showing, I still have a soul Your love can still reach me - Even when words cannot I just want you near me - To not be forgot For soon I am going away from your sight I'll dwell in the sunshine of God's Holy Light I want you to take note of each little thing That tells you I'm with you - and confidence bring In knowing I've risen - Just like Christ, the Lord He's given me treasures this world can't afford So while I still linger, alone on this bed --- Please won't you come near me and just lay your head Upon me, and hold me - Like I once held you Speak peacefully to me, and maybe sing too Yes, I'm bound for Glory - It's not far away I just want you near me - Once more...For a day...... © 1999 Dorothy Womack ** Dedicated to Brenda Race and Frances Wilmart
HERE
Momma is leaving- Of that you can rely But do not spend your time in tears - Although I know you'll cry For you know best of all, I think of where I'm bound to go My fragile body left behind - God's setting free my soul - So move along with all your plans and share them all with me -- For I'm still living in your heart - and evermore, will be --- But time has taken all I had - All that I used to be - Look past the grief and onward to our lives in Eternity. Yes time will pass so quickly by - and painful thoughts will heal But the love we share with Jesus Christ and between us? Will be still An Ever Present Confidence to you - From me and God - You're not losing anything - We both are gaining lots We separate a time, to find, much more than we could know If our journeys only went one way - We'd miss the Spirit's flow... So walk past this place of sorrow sent - Let God supply your needs - Know I am ever near to you - And always, HIS VOICE, heed - For one day, you will hear the sound of footsteps at your door I want you to live your life the best - and know what we're put here for That when you finally realize, my tender one, so dear --- Whether you can sense, or feel, or see - We always are right here The Father, Son & Holy Ghost - Your parents dwell within - You cannot run away from US - Instead just run to HIM - For He will bring the morning light - All things He will reveal - It's step by step, as you go along - Your heart, to truly heal. And on those times you reflect back on what once used to be --- Remember how much I love you - That my spirit is now free - After all your tears have passed and sunshine comes again Find God's Love always remains - Find ALL your strength in HIM I know this will be hard on you - But focus on what I say I love you, girl, and so does Christ - We'll NEVER go away For you brought laughter to dark days and dried up all my tears -- Just live your life and look for ME ----- I'll be waiting for you ---- HERE ............ © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Frances Willmart & Brenda Race CARRIED AWAY
CARRIED AWAY
I watched him carry my mother to bed Not even knowing what went on in her head As he lifted her so tenderly --- I felt my heart lurch and suddenly see That her time to leave us is well on its way There's nothing to do for her - Nothing to say My lifetime companion of thirty plus years Holds me, hugs me, and wipes away tears Which fall despite everything I already know Momma is leaving - I want her to go - But this night was different - I sensed it so real We have a few fleeting moments until She leaves us, forever, in body alone For God will soon call her to His Heavenly Home And my mate will be here, as I watch her go Lending his support always, so that I will know We're still a family, together, inside Our hearts and our spirits forever abide Our bodies may separate us for a brief time But I know God's with us, and in His own time He'll reach down for Momma and away she will go Beyond even moonbeams and stars down below To dwell in God's Heaven - Eternally - While me and my husband await dutifully For our times of departure to one day appear But while I am waiting - I'll surely draw near To the one who extends forth his hands unto me And the One who was nailed, by His Hands, to a tree --- My family of origin's shifting so fast Before I live in TODAY - TOMORROW has passed - But this night has given me such memories Fond embraces between David, Momma and me --- I'm thankful God's granted me so many years With people who love me, despite all my fears --- And just like my husband carried Momma today? Jesus will come carry Momma away --- Although I'll be saddened at reality I know in my spirit she's not leaving me She's merely transformed into pure radiance Will I too be like that? When given my chance? But for now, I'll sit quietly and reflect on today The way I saw God work His Will and His Way Through using my husband to comfort someone Who gave me my own life - My natural one - My spiritual being is doing quite well My Momma is going where God's angels dwell -- As I walk away from her, one final day--- With David beside me? And God? I'm okay......... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Brenda Race TRANSFORMED
TRANSFORMED
I wonder what it will be like, when angels come for me To step out of this mortal frame and finally be free? This body that I'm dwelling in cannot sustain me long One day soon, my Lord will come - and take me to my Home Which was prepared by God Himself, before Eternity So I would have a place to dwell with the Blessed Trinity I no longer wish to linger on - a broken, shriveled soul I long to fly to Heaven's Gates - Where GOD has full control There is no longer anything which holds me to this plane My hope is set on Jesus Christ - For it's through HIM, I gain So those who love me? Do not fret nor overwhelmed in heart, be For I am still the one you love - I'm just TRANSFORMED, you see..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack **Dedicated to Frances Willmart SLIPPING AWAY
SLIPPING AWAY
Slipping away, while I sit here beside Nothing I can do - Cannot stem the tide You must pass through this valley alone Is the only way you can reach your Home Our God designed us, in human form We're not meant, for this world, to mourn But always keep our eyes above Focused on God's Eternal Love --- I know it's hard for you to walk this road But Jesus will help you carry this load I've done everything I possibly can And have to accept that I'm just a man Held together like string and wire Not quite ready to go through the fires That life brings all of us eventually But only through FIRES, can we see The fourth man walking is Jesus Christ We shall not burn, but win the fight And never be found wanting of God's great mercies or His Love --- I long to do some tangible thing To make it easier as you're crossing Over Jordan - Into Eternal Day - I can but watch and fervently pray - With full knowledge that you're slipping away..... © 1999 Dorothy Womack
DEATH TOUCHES ALL
DEATH is a natural occurrence - you see It happens to everyone - Not just to me Misfortune and sorrows find all of our doors We must look to Christ - and what He stands for For LIFE's not perfected in Infinite ways Until we've been tested and tried in our faith Unfettered by struggle - Undaunted by pain We move into knowing the Power in His Name. Look solely to present, not future or past For only what's done for CHRIST, is to last All else will pass away, quickly, from view Yes, DEATH is our teacher - As LIFE teaches too That we cannot squander our days mindlessly Instead lean on Jesus - His Will, always seek The days will soon come when His Glory's revealed And all those who know Him will be suddenly healed Our afflictions will leave us, as will our fears Mourning will flee, with our sorrows and tears And we will know freedom, great joy and laughter For Jesus is LIVING, in our hearts, ever after --- Perceptions of LIFE are structured, in whole, Around man's idea of what he can control --- But DEATH TOUCHES ALL - When we're most unaware And calls us away from all worldly cares --- As LIFE once taught us - So DEATH teaches more Of the realities of Christ and what His Spirit's for We live, and move, with our being in HIM--- Not for God's entertainment or whim But because God designed us to dwell on this earth That we might find treasure and know the Great Worth Of Christ, in our lifetime, as we walk on this sod --- His Truth is our breastplate - Our feet, firmly shod. So I'll face whatever comes - Nearing the end - For it's just beginining - My NEW LIFE in HIM - My body may cease, yet my spirit is free --- God transformed my DEATH into LIFE's victory....... © 1999 Dorothy Womack
