A poem for Joey and Billy

            I'm an Angel Now
            One night I cried to Jesus
            as I sat beneath the tree
            I looked into the open sky
            and hoped he'd answer me
            I'm lost dear Lord, I've traveled far
            but still I seem to roam
            Please light the way and lead me Lord
            I need to get back home

            I told him of my burdens
            and of the sadness in my heart
            that from his gracious love
            I'd never felt so far apart
            Why did you take my child Lord?
            I cannot understand
            No longer can I touch his face
            or hold his sweet hand
            I'm angry Lord, I'm missing him,
            I'm drowning in my sorrow
            Please help to heal my yesterday
            and face each new tomorrow

            It was then I heard his gentle voice
            and felt his presence near
            How I wanted so to hold him
            as I cried another tear
            He said,"Mommy,I'm an Angel now
            my spirit will be free
            I'm an angel now in heaven
            so please don't cry for me
            I was chosen by our Lord above
            and now I'm in his care

            When you need me look inside your heart
            I promise to be there
            No one can ever take away
            our bond with one another
            For I'll always be your precious child
            and you will be my mother

            So if you cannot find your way
            or the road to home seems far
            just look up to the Heavens
            and I'll be your guiding star
            He said" Mommy I'm an Angel now,
            My spirit will be free
            I'm an angel now in Heaven
            no need to cry for me
            Author Unknown

            This poem was given to me by a friend on the day of Joey's funeral.
            I was so touched by it, and comforted,
            that I had my sister Debby recite it at his services.
            I think everyone will agree

            Little Child Of Mine

            "I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine" he said
            For you to love him while he lives and mourn for when he's dead.
            It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three
            But will you, till I call him back. take care of him for me?
            He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief
            You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.

            I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
            But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
            I've looked the wide world in my search for teachers true
            And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
            Now will you give him all your love, not think the labor vain?
            Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again?

            I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done".
            For all the joy the child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
            We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may
            And for the happiness we've known,forever grateful stay
            But should the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned
            We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
            Edgar A Guest

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