So please be gentle when you read this one as it is my first attempt at writing any kind of verse! Just felt the need to get my feelings down in print!
Pardon me Lord,
I’m sure there’s been a mistake.
You called my little boy last night,
He never got to wake.
He was so young, you see,
Just starting on his way!
He found so much love and joy
In each and every day.
Certainly there was a mistake,
You called my precious boy!
He had no pain, no suffering
And so much more to give,
Please give to this some extra thought
And choose to let him live.
He had so much more to do here,
He should not be gone just yet.
Was it me? Did I do wrong?
I didn’t get to try too long.
I will do more, more hugs, more kisses
More stories at bedtime
More rocking, more tickles.
I’ll try to be all of the things that I missed
Please Lord, maybe just one more chance?
I’m certain there is confusion
At that glorious throne.
You have an extra angel there
When he should be at home.
Can we just go back in time a bit?
I’ll wait and let them know,
He’s not ready,
I’m not ready,
And those angels can go home alone.
Pardon me Lord,
I’m sure there’s been a mistake.
You called my little boy last night,
He never got to wake.
He was so young, you see,
Just starting on his way!
He found so much love and joy
In each and every day.
Certainly there was a mistake,
You called my precious boy!
He had no pain, no suffering
And so much more to give,
Please give to this some extra thought
And choose to let him live.
He had so much more to do here,
He should not be gone just yet.
Was it me? Did I do wrong?
I didn’t get to try too long.
I will do more, more hugs, more kisses
More stories at bedtime
More rocking, more tickles.
I’ll try to be all of the things that I missed
Please Lord, maybe just one more chance?
I’m certain there is confusion
At that glorious throne.
You have an extra angel there
When he should be at home.
Can we just go back in time a bit?
I’ll wait and let them know,
He’s not ready,
I’m not ready,
And those angels can go home alone.
A POEM FOR ANGEL DADDIES
"A Father's Grief"
It must be very difficult
To be a man in grief,
Since "men don't cry"
and "men are strong"
No tears can bring relief.
It must be very difficult
To stand up to the test,
And field the calls and visitors
So she can get some rest
They always ask if she's all right
And what she's going through.
But seldom take his hand and ask,
"My friend, but how are you?"
He hears her crying in the night
And thinks his heart will break.
He dries her tears and comforts her,
But "stays strong" for her sake.
It must be very difficult
To start each day anew.
And try to be so very brave
For he lost his baby too.
Author Unknown
It must be very difficult
To be a man in grief,
Since "men don't cry"
and "men are strong"
No tears can bring relief.
It must be very difficult
To stand up to the test,
And field the calls and visitors
So she can get some rest
They always ask if she's all right
And what she's going through.
But seldom take his hand and ask,
"My friend, but how are you?"
He hears her crying in the night
And thinks his heart will break.
He dries her tears and comforts her,
But "stays strong" for her sake.
It must be very difficult
To start each day anew.
And try to be so very brave
For he lost his baby too.
Author Unknown
Mason's Portrait
This poem was sent to me when Mason was diagnosed. It touched me so much I had a portrait made of him with the poem on it:
God Sent to Me an Angel
By Paul Dammon 11/96
God sent to me an angel,
it had a broken wing.
I bent my head and wondered
"How could God do such a thing?"
When I asked the Father
why He sent this child to me,
the answer was forthcoming,
He said "Listen and you'll see."
"My children are all precious,
and none is like the rest.
Each one to me is special,
and the least is as the best.
I send each one from Heaven
and I place it in the care
of those who know my mercy,
those with love to spare.
Sometimes I take them back again.
Sometimes I let them stay.
No matter what may happen
I am never far away.
So if you find an angel
and you don't know what to do,
remember, I am with you,
love is all I ask of you."
God Sent to Me an Angel
By Paul Dammon 11/96
God sent to me an angel,
it had a broken wing.
I bent my head and wondered
"How could God do such a thing?"
When I asked the Father
why He sent this child to me,
the answer was forthcoming,
He said "Listen and you'll see."
"My children are all precious,
and none is like the rest.
Each one to me is special,
and the least is as the best.
I send each one from Heaven
and I place it in the care
of those who know my mercy,
those with love to spare.
Sometimes I take them back again.
Sometimes I let them stay.
No matter what may happen
I am never far away.
So if you find an angel
and you don't know what to do,
remember, I am with you,
love is all I ask of you."
This poem was sent to me when Mason died by a very good friend. I don't know who wrote it but it was so fitting!
"I'll lend you for a while a child of mine," He said.
"For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise he will stay; since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in My search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, not think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call to take him back again?"
"I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, Thy will be done!
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay;
But should the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand!"
Letter From Heaven
© Crystal Baptiste
Hey everybody,I hope this doesn't reach you too late. I don't want you to worry, Because life up here is great.
I can't wait for you to see the beauty of heaven, But I know it's not your time. I really miss you guys, But I know you'll be just fine.
You know I can see you right, So please stop shedding tears. You guys, I'm perfectly fine, So conquer all your fears.
I'll be watching your every move. Relax! I won't spill your beans. But stop all those naughty things you do, Because you know there's nothing He can't see.
I need you to come here to meet me, But not if you misbehave, So please keep God in your heart, And you'll be safe and saved.
Hey guys I know you miss me. It's really hard not to. But please, please stop grieving, Because you're making me sad too.
You guys have been a great family, And I am truly blessed. You've raised me through my earthly life, Now God will do the rest.
He's really a great person, And an even better friend, So I'm in great hands, And on Him you can also depend.
Oh boy, I'm getting carried away. I want to say so many things, But I really have to go now, Because today I'm getting my wings.
Bye you guys, love you forever and a day!
P.S.: Be good. I'll be watching!!!
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Slaughter Fly to the Angels Lyrics:
Pictures of you
They're still on my mind
You had the smile
That could light up the world
Now it rains
It seems the sun never shines
And I'll drive down
This lonely lonely road
Ooh I got this feelin'
Girl, I gotta let you go
'Cause now you've got to fly
Fly to the angels
Heavens awaits your heart
And flowers bloom in your name
You've got to fly
Fly to the angels
All the stars in the night
Shine in your name
You know it hurts me
Way deep inside
When I turn and look
And find that you're not there
I try to convince myself
That the pain, the pain
It's still not gone.
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Slaughter Fly to the Angels Lyrics:
Pictures of you
They're still on my mind
You had the smile
That could light up the world
Now it rains
It seems the sun never shines
And I'll drive down
This lonely lonely road
Ooh I got this feelin'
Girl, I gotta let you go
'Cause now you've got to fly
Fly to the angels
Heavens awaits your heart
And flowers bloom in your name
You've got to fly
Fly to the angels
All the stars in the night
Shine in your name
You know it hurts me
Way deep inside
When I turn and look
And find that you're not there
I try to convince myself
That the pain, the pain
It's still not gone.
My Little Boy
Your little boy cries too much,
My little boy makes no sound.
Your little boy sleeps warm in his crib,
Mine lies cold in the ground.
Your little boy woke up today,
My little boy never will.
Your little boy laughs and plays,
My little boy lies still.
Your little boy makes you proud,
And just as proud am I.
Cause while your little boy is learning to walk,
My little boy can fly
Your little boy cries too much,
My little boy makes no sound.
Your little boy sleeps warm in his crib,
Mine lies cold in the ground.
Your little boy woke up today,
My little boy never will.
Your little boy laughs and plays,
My little boy lies still.
Your little boy makes you proud,
And just as proud am I.
Cause while your little boy is learning to walk,
My little boy can fly
I will not Say Good-bye Danny Gokey
Sometimes the road just ends
It changes everything you've been
And all that's left to be
Is empty, broken, lonely, hopin'
I'm supposed to be strong
I'm supposed to find a way to carry on
I don't wanna feel better
I don't wanna not remember
I will always see your face
In the shadows of this haunted place
I will laugh
I will cry
Shake my fist at the sky
But I will not say goodbye
They keep saying time will heal
But the pain just gets more real
The sun comes up each day
Finds me waiting, fading, hating, praying
If I can keep on holding on
Maybe I can keep my heart from knowing that you're gone
I don't wanna feel better
I don't wanna not remember
I will always see your face
In the shadows of this haunted place
I will laugh
I will cry
Shake my fist at the sky
But I will not say goodbye
I will curse
I will pray
I'll relive everyday
I will shoulder the blame
I'll shout out your name
I will laugh
I will cry
Shake my fist at the sky
But I will not say
Will not say goodbye
Will not say goodbye
Will not say
ooooohhhhh
Resources that may be helpful to you:
http://www.babieswithwings.com
Tamarack Grief Resource Center offers many support services for the entire family. They provide camp based programs for children and adults to help us through the grieving process. Please go to their website to see details on these wonderful opportunites.
www.TamarackGriefResourceCenter.org
Books I have found helpful:
A Deeper Kind of Calm by Linda Dillow
It's Your Time by Joel Osteen
Tamarack Grief Resource Center offers many support services for the entire family. They provide camp based programs for children and adults to help us through the grieving process. Please go to their website to see details on these wonderful opportunites.
www.TamarackGriefResourceCenter.org
Books I have found helpful:
A Deeper Kind of Calm by Linda Dillow
It's Your Time by Joel Osteen
