We can't know why the lily has so brief a time to bloom
in the warmth of sunlight's kiss upon its face.

Before it folds its fragrance in
and bids the world good night to rest its beauty in a gentler place.

But we can know that nothing that is ever loved is ever really lost,
and no one who has ever really touched a heart can really pass away
because some beauty lingers on
in each memory of which they've been a part.

Author: Ellen Brenneman

Thursday, February 11, 2010

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me...




When tomorrow starts without me, 
And I’m not there to see; 
The sun will rise and find your eyes 
All filled with tears for me. 

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry 
The way you did today, 
Remembering how I’d lay my head 
In your lap that special way. 

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 petted me with her hand. 

She 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 heel away, 
A tear fell from my eye, 
For all my life I never thought 
That I would have to die. 

I had so much to live for,  
It seemed almost impossible, 
That I was leaving you. 

I thought about our lives together, 
I know you must be sad, 
I thought of all the love we shared, 
And all the fun we had. 

Remember how I’d nudge your hand, 
And poke you with my nose? 
If I could relive yesterday, 
Just even for awhile, 
I’d wag my tail and kiss you, 
Just so I could see you smile. 

But, then I fully realized, 
That this could never be; 
For emptiness and memories 
Will take the place of me. 

I thought of you and when I did, 
My heart filled with sorrow. 

But then I walked through Heaven’s gate, 
And felt so much at home; 
As God looked down and smiled at me, 
From His beautiful golden throne. 

He said, “This is eternity, 
And now we welcome you, 
Today your life on earth is past, 
But here it starts anew. 
I promise no tomorrow, 
But today will always last; 
For you see, each day is the same day, 
There’s no longing for the past. 
Now you have been so faithful, 
So trusting, loyal and true; 
Though there were times you did things
You knew you shouldn’t do. 
But good cats are forgiven, 
And now at last you’re free; 
So won’t you sit here by my side, 
And wait right here 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.

One month


You may be out of my sight, 
but never out of my mind. 
A day without you is like a day without sunshine, 
I miss you so much my little girl.