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Children who die
are not really gone -
But go to a place
that is something like home.
Where they sleep the deep sleep
as quiet as stone -
Until we can join them
when our lives are done.
Children who die
are not really dead -
But just like good children
tucked into bed.
Wait the long wait
while we go ahead -
Till our tales are all told
and our tears are all shed.
Children who die
feel no pleasure or pain -
In the place where they wait
till they see us again.
And all of us dance
in a world washed with rain -
Where the sun shines so brightly
no sorrows remain.
- Nicholas Gordon
Although your earthly life was short
your memory will remain -
You touched so many hearts, while here
our lives forever changed.
God returned you once to earth
and then took you away -
But I wouldn’t change one single thing
and still thank God for everyday.
You taught me unconditional love
and though I hurt inside -
I know we’ll be together again
on the other side.
So rest easy, now my child
for you are in pain, no more -
And I’ll see you in a short while
when we meet at Heaven’s door.
Born Asleep
‘Born Asleep‘ .. such a heartfelt phrase
touches me to the core -
The broken cries of a Mother’s heart
when it just can’t take anymore.
I open my heart, one Mom to another
so you never lose your hope -
That although it gets no easier
I promise, you’ll learn to cope.
Remember your Angel is sleeping
in a world much kinder than ours -
And will always be there to hold your hand
even in your darkest hours.
My own little Angel will keep an eye
and play with yours in their park -
But you must find your love and strength
and feed your own little spark.
You’ll never be alone my friend
I will always understand -
If the tides loom up to swallow you
just reach out and grab my hand.
Today it would be wonderful
to see you play or smile -
But heaven lent you to this world
for just a little while.
And in that short but precious time
you brought along much love -
And all that love is with you now
in heaven up above.
Your leaving caused so many tears
and such a lot of pain -
But God needed one more Angel
so he took you back again.
