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Afterglow God ’ s Garden
I ’ d like the memory of me To be a happy one . I ’ d like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when day is done .
I ’ d like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways ; Of happy times laughing times And bright and sunny days .
I ’ d like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun . Of happy memories I leave Behind - when day is done .
Helen Lowrie Marshall
Don ’ t Cry For Me
Don ’ t cry for me now I have died , for I ’ m still here I ’ m by your side ,
My body ’ s gone but my soul is here , please don ’ t shed another tear ,
I am still here I ’ m all around , only my body lies in the ground .
I am the snowflake that kisses your nose , I am the frost , that nips your toes .
I am the sun , bringing you light , I am the star , shining so bright .
I am the rain , refreshing the earth , I am the laughter , I am the mirth .
I am the bird , up in the sky , I am the cloud , that ’ s drifting by .
I am the thoughts , inside your head , While I ’ m still there , I can ’ t be dead .
Unknown .
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place . He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face . He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest . His Garden must be beautiful , he always takes the best .
He knew that you were suffering , he knew you were in pain . And knew that you would never get well on earth again . He saw your path was difficult , he closed your tired eyes , He whispered to you “ Peace be Thine ” and gave you wings to fly .
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain , We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again . You ’ ve left us precious memories , your love will be our guide , You live on through your children , you ’ re always by our side .
It broke our hearts to lose you , but you did not go alone . For part of us went with you on the day God called you home .
Unknown
Don ’ t Weep
Don ’ t weep at my grave , For I am not there , I ’ ve a date with a butterfly to dance in the air .
I ’ ll be singing in the sunshine , Wild and free , Playing tag with the wind , Please don ’ t weep for me .
How can I live What am I to do Now a part of my heart , Is buried with you ?
Unknown