Simply put ...I really miss you I've continued to ask why Life took this dreadful wrong turn... Now I often sit and cry
Simply put ...my heart is broken Most people have no clue Unless they live this heartache... They don't know what I've lived through
Simply put... I long to hug you Share a gentle warm embrace Often spend each day just wishing.... This truth could somehow be erased
Simply put... I can't remember... The last time I heard your voice Memories are often painful... I was not given any choice
Simply put... I know I'm grieving Won't get better through the years I have learned some coping methods... To accept this new frontier
Simply put... I'm good at masking Denying what I feel For I know deep down inside me... I will never truly heal
Simply put...I really miss you No one knows the pain I bear Simply put... there is no reason Losing you was just not fair
No title / Mum
Sometimes we can't help but ask the reason "why?".. when a person we love will just suddenly die! Our heart is emptied and replaced with pain. There's such a heartache that no words can explain!
For, one day he's here... but the next day, he's gone! You're surrounded by love, Yet you feel lost and alone! Everyone has felt the sting of death... at some point in their life! They know it cuts into your heart... just like a two-edged knife!
But, there's one thing that we must all understand... without "death", he can't walk with God hand in hand! And, if he could come back today... to this cruel worldly place! He'd tell you how great Heaven is, as he'd wipe the tears from your face!
He'd tell you that Heaven is such a beauty to behold; that the paths are lined with jewels... that he walks on streets made of gold! He'd tell you not to cry for him... To stop the flow of your tears! For he now walks with Angels, And...he'll always be near!
Always there / Mum
Always There
In our thoughts, In our, prayers, You are always there.
In the bee that buzzes, In the butterfly that flutters, You are always there.
In every minute, In every hour, You are always there.
In times of joy, In times of sorrow, You are always there.
Out of our sight, In our hearts, By our side. We get through each day knowing, “You are always there.”
A smile from heaven / Mum
When A Smile Comes from Heaven
The smile you wear in this picture is priceless; But, I'm sure this is no surprise. And the love that is shared with you and your son Shines bright in both of your eyes.
I hear you say to your precious son ... Oh how I miss you so! Words from a Mum's broken heart. Too much pain for anyone to know!
But too many Mums have come to feel The ache of a broken heart. Oh, no one can imagine the misery When your life is torn apart!
For a Mum brings a child into this world; Only another Mom truly understands ... To cherish that child that lay in her arms. Later to walk together hand in hand.
But when that same child is taken from her, Only another Mother knows her pain. And the path that she walks daily thereafter ... To another Mom ... She need not explain.
When the nighttime finds you crying again, Understand that it's okay to cry. The tears you shed have been shed by many! And one day you'll understand why.
But for today, hold on to every memory. Oh, cherish each moment of love. The son you miss and long to hold each day ... Watches over you from Heaven above!
So when you feel you are alone in your grief; And your smiles are few and far between. Take the hand of a friend who has been there. And has seen what you have seen.
Oh, yes, I see the picture of you and your son. Wearing a smile with such loving bliss. If he could present you with any gift today ... He'd send you a smile and seal it with a kiss!
Please see me through my tears / Mum
Please See Me Through My Tears
You asked, "How are you doing?" As I told you, tears came to my eyes... You immediately began to talk again. Your eyes looked away from me, your speech picked up, And all the attention you had given me went away.
How am I doing? I do better when people will listen to my response. Even though I may shed a tear or two, For I so want their attention; But to be ignored because I have in me a pain Which is indescribable to anyone who has not been there....
I hurt and I feel angry. So when you look away, I am again alone with it... Really, the tears are not a bad sign, you know! They're just God's way of helping me heal... They relieve some of the stress and sadness.
No, you're wrong.... The memory of my child's death will always be with me, Only a thought away. It's just that my tears make my pain more visible to you... But you did not give me the pain; it's just there. When I cry, could it be that you feel helpless? You're not, you know. When I feel your permission to allow my tears to flow, You've helped me more than you know.
You need not verbalize your support of my tears... Your silence as I cry is my key...do not fear. Your listening with your heart to "How are you doing?" helps relieve the pain. Because I allow the tears to come and go, I feel lighter.
Talking to you releases things I've been wanting to say aloud. And then there's space for a touch of joy in my life. Honest...when I tear up and cry, That doesn't mean I'll cry forever--maybe just a minute or two-- Then I'll wipe the tears away, and sometimes you'll even find me Laughing at something funny ten minutes later.
When I hold back my tears, my throat grows tight. My chest aches and my stomach begins to knot up... Because I am trying to protect you from my tears... Then we both hurt...me, because I've kept the pain inside And it's a shield against our closeness; And then you hurt because suddenly We're distant. Please, take my hand...and I promise not to cry forever... (It's physically impossible, you know). When you see me through my tears, then we can be close again.
The stillness of the morning wakes me, But I cannot see Why there begins another day When my son's not here with me. The house feels strangely silent And his room, a lonely place. I long to touch his soft brown hair And kiss his dear, sweet face. I'll never get to hear him call, "Come see what I just made!" I'm left with only memories Please God--don't let them fade. Deep in my heart, his spirit lives, His laughter I still hear. He'll forever be my little boy, Though I can't hold him near.
We walked together, you and I, A mother and her son. We had hopes and dreams for tomorrow, But tomorrow didn't come. We walked together, you and I. We talked, we laughed, we loved. We shared so many happy times And for that, I thank God above. We walked together, you and I, But only for a short time. For all too soon it ended Leaving broken hearts behind. And even though I miss you, More than words can say, I thank God that I got to walk with you Every moment of each day....
Happy Birthday In Heaven / Fran Evans (Friend to Mum Yvonne )Read >>
Happy Birthday In Heaven / Fran Evans (Friend to Mum Yvonne )
Richard, I am thinking of you today on your Birthday. I hope my Justin is helping you to celebrate. I know you and Justin have welcomed Ben by now. Please let your Mum know you are near. She is sick and needs to feel your spirit. Send her a sign if you can.
Have a good party up there and dont forget to send your precious Mom a lot of hugs and kisses . This is a very hard day for your mom she misses you so so much !!!
Gone but never forgotten / Steph (A Forever Friend )Read >>
Gone but never forgotten / Steph (A Forever Friend )
THEY SAY THERE IS A REASON,THEY SAY THAT TIME WILL HEAL,
BUT NEITHER TIME NOR REASON,WILL CHANGE THE WAY WE FEEL,
FOR NO ONE KNOWS THE HEARTACHE THAT LIES BENEATH OUR SMILES,
NO ONE KNOWS THE MANY TIMES WEVE BROKEN DOWN AND CRIED,
WE WANT TO TELL YOU SOMETHING,SO THERE WILL BE NO DOUBT,
YOURE SO WONDERFUL TO THINK ABOUT,BUT SO HARD TOO LIVE WITHOUT
RICHARD YOU WERE SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON TO ME, I WISH SO DEARLY THAT YOU COULD BE HEAR NOW, TO MEET LEWIS WHO I KNOW WOULD HAVE LOVED YOU, TO MAKE ME SMILE AND LAUGH THE WAY YOU USED TO WHEN YOU'D SHOUT OUT THE CAR WINDOWS AT THE UGLY WOMEN AND ' MAKE THEIR DAY' AS YOU LIKED TO CALL IT. I POPPED INTO OUR SAINSBURYS LAST WEEK AND IT JUST REMINDED ME OF YOU AND THE MISCHIEF WE USED TO CAUSE IN THERE TOO. THESE TIMES RICH OH I WISH WE'D HAD MORE AND I'D TOLD YOU MORE OFTEN THAN I DID HOW SPECIAL YOU WERE TO ME.
I CAN ONLY REALLY HOPE YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW BABY CAKES AND ARE SAFE IN THE KNOWLEDGE YOU ARE FREE.
LOOK DOWN ON US ALL HERE RICH, WE COULD ALL DO WITH THE BLESSING OF A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL EVERY NOW AND AGAIN.
BIG HUGS, LOVES, KISSES AND CUDDLES
STEPH XXXXXXXXX Close
Who can say for certain Maybe you're still here I feel you all around me Your memory, so clear
Deep in the stillness I can hear you speak You're still an inspiration Can it be (?) That you are mine Forever love And you are watching over me from up above
Fly me up to where you are Beyond the distant star I wish upon tonight To see you smile If only for awhile to know you're there A breath away not far To where you are
Are you gently sleeping Here inside my dream And isn't faith believing All power can't be seen
As my heart holds you Just one beat away I cherish all you gave me everyday 'Cause you are my Forever love Watching me from up above
And I believe That angels breathe And that love will live on and never leave
Fly me up To where you are Beyond the distant star I wish upon tonight To see you smile If only for awhile To know you're there A breath away not far To where you are
I know you're there A breath away not far To where you are
I wish for just one more day to tell you I love you, one more day to kiss and hold you.
Just to hear your laughter ring out, to watch you stretch into a man, to walk with you hand in hand.
No matter what, you will forever be my baby boy. My blood runs through your veins, as yours does through mine, and a bond like that can never be severed.
I will love you forever, and I swear please baby boy, do take care until I see you, again someday forever.
Bless u!!! / Karla Jayne Ellis (Friend)
Hey Yvonne, just wanted to say thank you for all the poems you have added to Lee sight, they are lovely!!! Hope you are as well as can be??!! I know how hard it is, and all the triggers everyday remind you of your terrible loss!!!!
The closer the bound, the bigger the impact of change, the harder the cross to bear!! - By me!!
Have been thinking about Richard, and the last time I saw him, and when we all used to knock about together when our Lee was here, where has that time gone in between then and now hey?! I was away on the funeral, and to be honest, have only ever been to a few, cant imagine what that was like for you?! I know Lee's was awful!!! Its crazy!!! At least they are up there together hey?! My Mum was asking about you the other day, she is on face book, not sure if you are? Drop her a line!!
Take care and thanx again for the poems, I will send some your way hun!! Loads of love xxxxxx Close
There is nothing I can do, to make him come back. There are no words I can say, that can replace the words you long to hear...
There are no answer's I can give, that will satisfy your questions. There is not another soul I can introduce you to that will ever replace his, and, there is no love I can offer that will ever replace the love you shared ...
I cannot promise your broken heart will ever be complete, I will not say it could have been worse. I will not deny it was a tragedy, I will not lie and tell you he will come back...
He never really left.
I do promise he hears you when you speak, I will say he loves you no matter the distance. I will not deny he is in a better place , and, I will not lie; he is waiting to greet you someday... He is every you step you take, He is in everything you do . He is the air you breathe, He is every beat of your heart...
“He is like the wind. You cannot see him...but you will always feel him"
IIt wasn’t supposed to be this way, I’m going to put you in an old folk’s home you told me one day. I always told you that you were the apple of my eyes, and without you I couldn’t see, But now that sparkle is gone, because I thought you would always be with me. “But God had other plans for us.”
From the first day that you came into my world, I’ll never forget how I held you close to my heart in a little curl. I could still remember all your growing years, There were many good ones, and yes there were the tears. How I long to hold you close again, I never wanted this to end. If I would have known it was your time to go, I would have asked God and pleaded to take my soul. “But God had other plans for us.”
You’re gentle heart and kind words, And I still remember that you liked to eat sweet and sour nerds. You were loving and you were funny, And when you scared me I had you running. But there were times I waited behind the door to scare you, And you always threatened that you would get me too. And now I sit here alone, Wondering if I would have left first, what would you have done? I know my son you loved me, And oh how I miss you but this isn’t how it was supposed to be. “But God had other plans for us.”
Since you left, there’s not one day that goes by that you’re not in my mind, I talk to you often, greet you in the morning, and how I long to tuck you in bed at night. In front of family and friends, I put on my happy face, But when I’m alone, the tears just pour and pour I feel them as they race. When people tell me that I am strong, I think, are they kidding me pretending as if there is nothing wrong? I would never want anybody to go through this I ponder, But this is my sadness, nobody will hear my thunder I try to understand how could that be, But why did this have to happen to me? I still question God and ask Him why he took you away, But you were here for a while He say’s that’s why you couldn’t stay. I think I was left here alone for a reason. I’m still trying to figure out why, after each season? “But God had other plans for us.”
I have held you in my arms and done the best I can, I pray that God will hold you close knowing that you were My number one young man. Just remember in my heart you are a special one, and I will always proudly tell the world, "that you were my son." Each and every day, I feel my heart that aches, And that’s pretty much each morning as to how I wake. “But God had other plans for us.”
I try to keep a happy heart and remember all the funny things you did, Like when you made me laugh or told me something funny that you made my face so red. There are tons and tons of great memories I’ll keep close to my heart, I’m told that being sad is how you wouldn’t want me, nor to lose it or to fall apart. But why so soon, I keep asking why, God only knew that it was your time. “But God had other plans for us.”
For now my son it’s till we meet again, I will do all the right things so that in Heaven I’ll be welcomed in. I know I cry and cry each day, But please forgive me Son if I cause you any pain. And when it’s my time to leave this world, And everyone will she she’s gone, I know my son you’ll be there waiting for me to say welcome home mum. “And that’s the plan that God has for us”
I love you my son, my sonshine. I miss you dearly,
In my defence ......If only I had listened more! / Mum Read >>
In my defence ......If only I had listened more! / Mum
In my defence what is there to say All the mistakes we made must be faced today It's not easy now knowing where to start While the world we love tears itself apart
I'm just a singer with a song How can I try to right the wrong For just a singer with a melody I'm caught in between, with a fading dream
In my defence what is there to say We destroy the love, it's our way We never listen enough, never face the truth Then like a passing song, love is here and then it's gone
I'm just a singer with a song How can I try to right the wrong For just a singer with a melody I'm caught in between, with a fading dream
I'm just a singer with a song How can I try to right the wrong I'm just a singer with a melody I'm caught in between, with a fading dream Caught in between, with a fading dream Caught in between, with a fading dream
Oh what on earth, oh what on earth How do I try, do we live or die Oh help me God, please help me
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