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Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken
in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there,
I did not die.

Mary Frye

Is Heaven in the Yellow Pages?

Mommy went to Heaven, but I need her here today,
My tummy hurts and I fell down, I need her right away.
Operator can you tell me how to find her in this book?
Is Heaven in the yellow part, I don't know where to look.
I think my daddy needs her too, at night I hear him cry.
I hear him call her name sometimes, but I really don't know why.
Maybe if I call her, she will hurry home to me.
Is Heaven very far away, is it across the sea?
She's been gone a long, long time. She really needs to come home now!
I really need to reach her but I simply don't know how.
Help me find the number please, Is it listed under Heaven?
I can't read these big words, I am only seven.
I'm sorry operator, I didn't mean to make you cry.
Is your tummy hurting too, or is there something in your eye?
If I call my church maybe they will know.
Mommy said when we need help that's where we should go.
I found the number to my church tacked up on the wall.
Thank you operator, I'll give them a call.

by Donna Groleau.

When Life Gets So Hard
I wanted to find some words on a card
That would help to get thru it when life gets so hard.
It seems you can't bear it-perhaps can't go on.
When deep in the heart there's no trace of a song.
Some words that would comfort-when late in the night
The trials return and you're too tired to fight.
Or the tears flow so often it seems you'll run dry.
And life gets so tough that you just want to die.
Or at least go and hide-where you're safe from all pain.
Someplace you can rest 'til you find joy again.
What are the words you so need to hear-
That will help and will heal and will remove all the fear-
That builds up inside 'til you think you'll explode-
What are the words that will lighten the load?
If only I knew the right words to say
To encourage and Bless you or comfort some way. 
I know not the words but this I can do
I shall offer up Prayers to the Father for you.

Wings

Oh, to catch the winds of flight
And soar where eagles go
To leave the woes of troubled souls
Behind me far below
I'd listen to the song of birds
And sail in endless flight
Then chase the sun through cloudy paths
And play with the stars at night.

The boundless heavens for my home
The breeze to lift me high
To rise above my mortal bonds
And never have to die
Knowing I had found the way
To trails where angels trod
And when my wings could fly no more--
I'd take the hand of God.

C. David Hay

Job's Prayer

The valley of death
To me is now real
Those lovely still waters
I never did feel
My cup runneth over
But with sorrow and woe
My shepherd has left me
Where He is I don't know
I have yet to be comforted
By His staff or His rod
My spirit is broken
Was I abandoned by God?

God's Answer:
I am here my child
Know that all your days
And I'll be with you forever
Though hidden are my ways.

To My Mother

I see you each time you shed a tear,
I catch it and kiss you, I hope that you know that I'm near.
This place is so beautiful, There's so much to see!
I know that someday you'll be here with me.
The angels were singing when I arrived!
Jesus was there with His arms open wide!
The snow and the rain are just my confetti.
I know you'll be coming and I want to be ready.
When you feel the wind, it's me walking by.
I can run and skip now, I can even fly!
When the blossoms and leaves fall into your hair,
It's me planting kisses, yes, I put them there!
The birds are singing to keep you company,
They're especially for you with love from me.
I know that you miss me and feel so alone,
Until the great day when you finally come home
Please remember as the seasons change from one to another,
I'll always love you.  You're my friend and my mother.

Dawn Mitchell 1998

If we could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true,
We'd pray to God with all our hearts
For yesterday and You.
A thousand words can't bring you back
We know because we've tried...
Neither will a thousand tears
We know because we've cried...
You left behind our broken hearts
And happy memories too...
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted You.
~~~~Unknown~~~~

Always Near as You Walk Along the Lakeshore

And I am no longer with you
Let no tears fall or sorrow prevail
When you see your reflection shimmer in the water
Smile and know that I see your smile
When you feel the cool grass beneath your feet
And the sun's warmth upon your back
Know that I feel it also
When you hear the leaves rustling in the wind
Know it is my voice softly whispering to you
When you see a butterfly dancing among flowers
Know that I am dancing also
When you gently touch a puppy's soft fur
Know that I too feel your touch
When the wind swirls across your skin
Know that it is I who caresses you
When you love another
Know that I too feel your love
These words are truth, my love
Have faith, my love
As long as beauty lives upon the earth and in the stars
And love lives in every beat of every heart
So then do I
So then do we all.
Author unknown

Now I know

I never knew, when you lost your child what you were going through
I wasn't there I stayed away.
I just deserted you.
I didn't know the words to say
I didn't know the things to do.
I think your pain so frightened me
I didn't know how to comfort you.........
And then one day MY child died......
And you were the first one there,
You quietly stayed by my side, listened,
And held me as I cried.
You didn't leave, you didn't go
The lesson learned is.........
Now I know.

Unknown

Heaven's Playground
5 June 1998
by Suzanne McClendon

Precious angel sent to earth,
Did they tell you of your worth?
More than diamonds, rubies or gold,
Only you do I want to hold.
So perfect your beauty as I look into your eyes
That gentle reflection of angels in the skies.
Each day you grew inside me, so big and so strong,
But your time here with me was not to be long.
Oh how my heart aches as I have to say goodbye,
As I let you go back to play in the sky.

Dedicated to my angel, Dorian Lee, and all of her new playmates in Heaven