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She Is Gone

She is gone, do not weep. She is gone, let her sleep.
She is happy, let her be, She can hear and she can see.
She can hear the angels sing, she has earned her Golden Wings.
She has left her worldly home, Now with God, she's not alone.
She has crossed the river wide, Her ashes gone with rising tide.
So many friends she left to mourn. Just one daughter to her was born.
A wonderful mother, a devoted wife. 85 years she spent in this life.
She's now with daddy and free of pain. No pills, no walker, no wheelchair
or cane.
She is gone do not weep, She's with the angels, let her sleep..

In memory of my mother Nov 16, 1924- July 1st 2009

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Through My Eyes Only

I look at life like a double rainbow. My sad times do not interfere.
I look at them as a mid-life break until my bright sun reappears.

Even if the sun doesn't shine, the skies are dark with dispair.
I look for that double rainbow, and I know there's love in the air.

My eyes take in the beauty, that this life has given to me.
I've quietly listened to birds sing, and I can brag that I've climbed a tree.

Through my eys only I can see my life, and every time that I've been blessed.
With all my friends who've held my hand the times I've been depressed.

So if your eyes can see the love that life has given you.
When you find that rainbow you'll know just what to do.

You will have your rainbow don't let sad time interfere.
Just look at them as mid life breaks until your bright sun reappears.

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Blind Visions

When you're all alone with nothng to do, the silence of stillness makes life so in tune.
  The clouds in the sky, so slowly float by, to reveal a small glimpse of the moon.

  The sky's void of stars, the blackness engulfs, my mind and body encompass the night
  My eyes are blind to all of mankind, in an instant my soul takes flight.

  I'm taken away on invisible wings, to a place where I've shed many tears.
  I remember the dark, a dogs vicious bark, although it's been 20 years.

  I knew the path well that I traveled each day, but without reason I bowed in prayer.
  This time my fear, sensed trouble was near, in the blink of an eye it was there.

  I was on the ground before I could scream. All I could see was teeth and those eyes.
  Angelic grace surrounded my face. Then someone heard my anguished cries.

  My life nearly ended that day long ago, by my angel came down from above.
  I could sense God's presence, his glorious essence. I was filled with the power of Love.

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Just Because

Just because you were not born of my flesh
                    You are still my child

Just because I am fair skinned with green eyes
And you are dark skinned with black eyes
                      You are still my child

Just because I held you for the first time when you
were three days old, and another woman held you when
you were
 three minutes old
                       You are still my child

Just because my body had no milk to  offer you, and you 
had to drink from a bottle
                      You are still my child

You were offered to me without misgivings
With beautiful intentions
With an abundance of love
With the knowledge that you would be loved and cared for
And given all that you deserved

You are my son in every aspect that love and the law could provide.

You are my son until the end of time.
In my heart and in my soul
I will always be your mother.

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Unanswered Prayer

You think your life is going just fine. No headaches, no heartaches just great peace of mind.  Then out of the blue whispers abound "He's out of prison He's back in town. 
It took a few days before I was told. No one believed he could be that bold.
Ten years have gone by since that horrible night. The wounds he inflicted had taken my sight.  He came out of nowhere the next think I knew I could taste my own blood from the punches he threw.
He took my money my jewelry and phone. I prayed to God he would leave me alone.  My prayers went unanswered as he had his way he got up, started laughing and just walked away.
No way to call home I laid there and cried and this time I prayed "Just let me die" I was getting so weak, I had lost so much blood but I made it to the road covered in mud.  Someone would find me so I gave into the hurt, closed my eyes and passed out in the dirt. When I came to the truth held no lies. My innocence stolen and so were my eyes.
I was only 18 a life without sight. I didn't deserve this it just wasn't right.  I wa able to help them I'd seen more than my share and I had enough sense to grab some of is hair. All he received for killing my soul was 10 years in prison and lifetime parole. That night will stay with me the rest of my life a devoted mother and loving wife.
Although I can't see him I feel his love and I still pray each night to the good Lord above. I thank him each night for denying my prayer because if he had my son wouldn't be here.