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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me,

and I'm not there to see,

If the sun should find your eyes,

all filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry,

the way you did today,

While thinking of the many things,

we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,

As much as I love you,

And each time that you think of me,

I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,

please try to understand,

That an angel came and called my name,

and took me by the hand,

and said my place was ready,

in heaven far above,

and that I'd have to leave behind,

all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,

a tear fell from my eye,

For all life, I'd always thought,

I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,

so much yet to do,

It seemed almost impossible,

that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,

the good ones and the bad,

I thought of all the love we shared,

and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,

just even for awhile,

I'd say goodbye and kiss you,

and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,

that this could never be,

For emptiness and memories,

would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,

I might miss come tomorrow,

I thought of you, and when I did,

my heart filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through Heaven's gate,

I felt so much at home,

When God looked down and smiled at me,

from His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity,

and all I've promised you,

Today for life on earth is past,

but here it starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,

but today will always last,

and since each day's the same day,

there's no longing for the past".

"But you have been so faithful,

so trusting and so true,

Though there were times you did some things,

you knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven,

and now at last you're free,

So won't you take my hand,

and share my life with me".

So when tomorrow starts without me,

don't think we're far apart,

For every time you think of me,

I'm right there in your heart.

Pain

By; Melissa M. Sciullo

(published 1998)

Pain is an experienced feeling,

Emotionally or physically felt.

It can be the hatred of others,

Or the knife in your back.

Whatever it may be,

Do not feel alone.

We are all in it together,

But there is much more to learn.

You cannot experience joy,

If you have not had any pain.

Listen to others more seriously,

They may be suffering more than you.

We must reach out and help,

It is the pain's turn to suffer.

Please Don't Tell Me

Please don't tell me you know how I feel,

Unless you've lost your child too,

Please don't tell me my broken heart will heal,

Because that's just not true...

Please don't tell me she's in a better place,

Though true, I want her here with me,

Don't tell me someday I'll see her face,

Beyond today I cannot see...

Don't tell me it's time to move on,

Because I cannot,

Don't tell me to face that she's gone,

Because denial is something I can't stop...

Don't tell me to be thankful for the time we had,

Because I wanted more,

Don't tell me when I'm my old self you'll be glad,

I'll never be as I was before...

What you can tell me is you'll be here for me,

That you will listen when I talk of my child,

You can share with me my precious memories,

You can even cry with me for a while...

And please don't hesitate to say her name,

Because it's something I long to hear,

Please realize that I can never be the same,

But if you stand by me, your friendship will be my treasure.

Life is not measured

by the number of

breaths we take...

But by the moments

that take our

breath away.

My Angel

My heart and my dreams were all at once shattered.

I had lost everything that had ever really mattered.

I was so scared and so all alone.

Never did I think I would find the strength to let go.

Just one look and our eyes crossed each other�s world.

But mine was still so painful and so cold.

You came into my life offering open arms,

And did everything you could to show you would cause me no harm.

But I was so lost in my world of despair,

That I did not see you standing there.

My heart was so completely torn in two,

That I could not feel any sympathy when I hurt you.

You could have held on a little tighter, I know.

But you cared for me enough to let go.

And though I could hear the pain in your voice,

You smiled and said you respected my choice.

It was not long before I realized what I had done.

That the only one who could not love me more was gone.

You were waiting for me still and it was then that I knew,

That the love you had for me was genuine and true.

As you held me delicately in your arms, I cried.

I so regretted the feelings I had denied.

All because I did not want to get hurt again,

And my insensate heart would not let anyone else in.

But you proved to be so trustworthy and so true.

You were someone I could always turn to.

Every time I wanted my life to end,

You took my hand and guided me through again.

You are my Angel, I love you so much.

And with just your gentle, loving touch,

You have opened up my heart,

And even mended the broken parts.

You are what I will be forever thankful for.

God has blessed me with someone I could not need more.

I know by you I have been saved.

In my heart there will always be a piece with you name engraved.

Thank you for everything you have done for me.

To my soul you hold the very key.

With care I am trusting my heart you will handle.

I will love you always and forever, my Angel.

MeLyssa

An Angel on Earth, now an angel in Heaven

A classmate, best friend, girlfriend,

sister, and daughter...

an inspiration to cherish memories

and value all that life has to offer.

To remember Melissa is to remember

her smile, radiance, and sincerity.

Her presence could make

your heart sing and your eyes light up.

Now we cannot see our angel

for she has flown away,

and left us here to celebrate

her life each and every day.