When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and 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 was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is Eternity, 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 here, 
in your heart.

 

~ David M. Romano 

Title Unknown

Don't grieve too long for now I'm free
I'm following the path God set for me
I ran to Him when I heard His call
I wagged my tail and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To bark, to love, to romp or play
Games left unplayed must stay that way
I found such peace it made my day.

My parting has left you with a void
So fill it with your remembered joy
A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss
Oh, yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, you've given so much
Your time, your love and gentle touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now, He set me free.
*Author Unknown*

A Dog's Soul

Every dog must have a soul 
Somewhere deep inside 
Where all his hurts and grievances
Are buried with his pride. 

Where he decides the good and bad,
The wrong way from the right, 
And where his judgement carefully 
Is hidden from our sight. 

A dog must have a secret place 
Where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance
that He trusts in and confides. 

And when acused unjustly for Himself,
he cannot speak, 
Rebuked, he finds within his soul
The comfort he must seek.

He'll love, tho' he is unloved, 
And he'll serve tho' badly used, 
And one kind word will wipe away 
The times when he's abused. 

Although his heart may break in two
His love will still be whole, 
Because God gave every dog
An understanding soul!

*author unknown* 

The Night The Stranger Came


Their was an air about the house
That just was not routinely the same
It was early evening just beginning to rain,
The night the stranger came.
I knew something was being arranged,
for I heard in the background the mention of my name.

Curled in front of the fireplace where my body stays warm,
after fifteen years I am a little bit worn.
I am feeling peaceful, yet a little strange,
for I know this stranger will be taking away my pain.
A comforting hand, I could hear them weep,
as I lay here quietly going to sleep.

Thoughts rushed by me of runs on the beach,
or laying in the sunshine soaking up the heat.
A winter walk in the woods, snow under my feet.
These memories I will always keep.
But I am leaving you now, I am almost sound asleep,
on my way up to dog heaven retreat.

The pain in my body no longer remains,
Thanks to The Night The Stranger Came.

*author unknown*

"Friendship"
It's something no one can replace.
It's also something of true grace.
When things sometimes don't go your way,
your friends will be there, come what may.
they'll always find it in their hearts,
to forgive and do their parts.
To trust and always have hope and faith.
There are few things on this earth so great.
So treasure friendship from the start.
And hope that it will not depart.
For it will always bring a smile,
this special love that makes life worth while.
Kari Lauder
Dedham High Prom
April 30, 1999

Moonlight Ride
Jenny was so happy about the house they had found.
For once in her life 'twas on the right side of town.
she unpacked her things with such great ease.
As she watched her new curtains blow in the breeze.

How wonderful it was to have her own room.
School would be starting, she'd have friends over soon.
There'd be sleep-overs, and parties; she was so happy
It's just the way she wanted her life to be.

On the first day of school, everything went great.
She made new friends and even got a date!
She thought, "I want to be popular and I'm going to be,
because I just got a date with the star of the team!"

To be known in this school you had to have a clout,
And dating this guy would sure help her out.

There was only one problem stopping her fate.
Her parents had said she was too young to date.
"Well, I just won't tell them the entire truth.
They won't know the difference; what's there to lose?"

Jenny asked to stay with her friends that night.
Her parents frowned but said, "All right."
Excited, she got ready for the big event
But as she rushed around like she had no sense,
She began to feel guilty about the lies,
But what's a pizza, a party, and a moonlight?

Well the pizza was good, and the party great,
But the moonlight ride would have to wait.
For Jeff was half drunk by this time.
But he kissed her and said that he was just fine.
Then the room filled with smoke and Jeff took a puff.
Jenny couldn't believe he was smoking that stuff.

Now Jeff was ready to ride to the point
But only after he'd smoked another joint.
They jumped in the car for the moonlight ride,
Not thinking that he was too drunk to drive.

They finally made it to the point at last,
And Jeff started trying to make a pass.
A pass is not what Jenny wanted at all
(and by a pass, I don't mean playing football).

"Perhaps my parents were right....maybe I am too young.
Boy, how could I ever, be so dumb."
With all of her might, she pushed Jeff away:
"Please take me home, I dont want to stay."

Jeff cranked up the engine and floored the gas.
In a matter of seconds they were going too fast.
As Jeff drove on in a fit of wild anger,
Jenny knew that her life was in danger.
She begged and pleaded for him to slow down,
But he just got faster as they neared the town.
"Just let me get home! I'll confess that I lied.
I really went out for a moonlight ride."

Then all of a sudden, she saw a big flash.
"Oh God, Please help us! We're going to crash!"

She doesn't remember the force of impact.
Just that everything all of a sudden went black.

She felt someone remove her from the twisted rubble,
And heard, "Call an ambulance! These kids are in trouble!"
Voices she heard...a few words at best.

But she knew there were two cars involved in the wreck.
Then wondered to herself if Jeff was all right,
And if the people in the other car were alive.

She awoke in the hospital to faces so sad.
"You've been in a wreck and it's pretty bad."
These voices echoed inside her head,
As they gently told her that Jeff was dead.

They said "Jenny, we've done all we can do.
But it looks as if we'll lose you too."

"But the people in the other car!?" Jenny cried.

"We're sorry, Jenny, they also died."

Jenny prayed, "God, forgive me for what I've done
I only wanted to have just one night of fun."
"Tell those people's family, I've made their lives dim,
And wish I could return their families to them."
"Tell Mom and Dad I'm sorry I lied,
And that it's my fault so many have died.
Oh, nurse, won't you please tell them that for me?"

The nurse just stood there ~ she never agreed.
But took Jenny's hand with tears in her eyes
And a few moments later Jenny died.

A man asked the nurse, "Why didn't you do your best
To bid that girl her one last request?"
She looked at the man with eyes oh so sad.
"Because the people in the other car were her mom and dad."

This story is sad and unpleasant but true,
So young people take heed, it could have been you.

~Author Unknown

Drinking and driving is NOT cool.
Be careful of your habits and who you're hanging with.
Give everything a second thought.  
A lot of people including people in my person life have been 
lost to drinkin' and drivin'.
So think, before you drink. 
And chose a designated driver or have a taxi for 
after the party.

Somebody Should Have Taught Him
I went to a birthday party,
but I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink at all,
so I had a SpriteŽ instead.
I felt proud of myself,
the way you said I would,
that I didn't choose to drink and drive,
though some friends thought I should.
I knew I made a healthy choice and
your advice to me was right,
as the party finally ended, 
and the kids drove out of sight.
I got into my own car,
sure to get home in one piece,
never knowing what was coming,
something I expected least,
Now I'm lying on the pavement.
I can hear the policeman say,
"The kid that caused this wreck was drunk."
His voice seems far away.
My own blood is all around me,
as I try hard not to cry.
I can hear the paramedic say,
"This girl is going to die."
I'm sure the guy had no idea,
while he was flying high,
because he chose to drink and drive,
that I would have to die.
Why do people do it,
knowing it ruins lives?
but now the pain is cutting me,
like a hundred stabbing knives.
Tell my sister not to be afraid,
tell Daddy to be brave,
and when I go to heaven to,
put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.
Somebody should have taught him,
that it's wrong to drink and drive.
Mayve if his mom and dad had,
I'd still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter,
I'm getting really scared.
These are my final moments,
and I'm so unprepared.
I wish that you could hold me, Mom,
asI lie here and die.
I wish that I could say,
I love you and good-bye.
~Retold by Jane Watkins 

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