Megan Lynn Allen

Who You'd Be Today - Kenny Chesney  

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
I feel you everywhere I go.
I see your smile, I see your face,
I hear you laughin' in the rain.
I still can't believe you're gone.

It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who'd you be today?

Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family,
I wonder what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue,
I feel like I can talk to you,
An' I know it might sound crazy.

It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who you'd be today?

Today, today, today.
Today, today, today.

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
The only thing that gives me hope,
Is I know I'll see you again some day.

Some day, some day, some day.

Heaven knows what you've been through
So much pain
Even though you can't see
I'm not far away
Since you went away
I light candles and say prayers
Know that love still remains

Close your eyes, go to sleep
Know my love is all around you
Dream in peace, when you wake
You will know I'm still with you

Live your life from this day on
And love again
I know you'd do the same for me
That's the way that loves is supposed to be

When you feel those lonely teardrops
Rolling down your face
Just know my love watches over you
Always

Close your eyes, go to sleep
Know my love is all around you
Dream in peace, when you wake
You will know I'm still with you
I'm still with you

You are in my daily prayers, Melissa

Wounded New Year

Young, they left our home
in a moment, long or quick,
they were gone.

Dewdrops turned into teardrops,
the shining sea too small
to hold our grief.

"Give us our children back," we pled
as we noticed their plateless places
at the table.

Regret made a river through our days,
tempering laughter,
pervading sudden silences.

Bodies they had through us, with us
bodies housing minds and souls
no longer.

The New Year holiday returns
makes throb now the wounds
we felt at their parting,

wounds which may heal
in time, we hope,
into strength

but not yet, in this season
of snowflakes that sting and cookies
that somehow taste of vinegar.

"If only," goes our carol.
If only they could return to us
but no.

If only
we could speak with them
but no.

If only we could love them
so intensely that they could
feel our presence right now

but yes, yes to this one,
a thousand yesses--
they can.

How can they not feel our love,
being core in core with us,
heart in heart?

We give love this New Year to them and
to each other as plundered parents
and wounded healers.

With love flowing, something in our lives
a magnificent, mysterious Something
guides us like a star.

WISHING YOU & YOUR FAMILY

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR
We've seen the passing of another year.
For many it's been filled with pain and tears.
We've seen our loved ones in their decline.
We've had to accept that they won't be fine.
Some of us had to say good bye,
To a CHILD, and we've all cried.
But there have been times in this past year,
That certain events have brought us cheer.
(even if it was a thought of our child)
There are so many friends that are on the list,
And I know there's names I will have missed.
But better friends I could not have bought.
(than those at memory-of)
And here is just a New Year's thought.
If it were possible that a wish could come true,
Then this is my New Year's wish for you.
May the coming year be full of hope,
And may we be given the strength to cope.
Let courage, faith and patience abound.
And let us pray that a cure will be found.
( for our broken hearts)
And now at the close of another year,
My friends, I wish you a Happy New Year.

I went to the doctor

She said “your heart is strong”

I laughed to myself

If she only knew of my patchwork heart

Never heard of it?

A heart of patchwork

belongs to those who grieve

Grieve for those they loved and lost

Some patches are large

Parents who have lost a child

have the biggest patch of all

Lovers who have lost their way

have a patch or two

Foster parents hearts are very colorful

with patches here and there

Daycare workers have little dings

that run like stitches to-and-fro

You can be old or young

Rich or very poor

The loves you lose

bring the patchwork magic home to you.

But people who have these hearts

are the nicest ones I know.

They are the ones who have learned

the lessons of love.

Nothing is more comfortable

then to wrap a patchwork around you

on a cold winter’s day.

And wonder at the memories contained there.

Christmas is over...

The New Year's almost here.

The tree lights are darkened...

I sure do miss you, dear.

The stockings are empty,

And so is my aching heart;

Yet, I need to tell you

Before the New Year's start.

I'll always love you.

You're always in my prayers.

If ever you need me,

My thoughts will be right there.

Although there is distance

Between us, I can smile;

Because I can hold you

In my heart, for just awhile.

I realize God gave me

This gift... I know it's true.

The gift that He gave me

Is all my love for you.

I don't know the reason

God gives and takes away.

I just know, this season

I turn to Him and pray.

"Bless all my loved ones...

The ones for whom I care.

Keep them in safety,

Until I can be there."

I know that God loves me,

And, so, He loves you too.

And, so, in His season,

I send my faith to you.

"Many of us, between the start of this holy season,

and the end, find ourselves filled with sadness,

missing the ones who cannot be with us.

We all have our list of bittersweet memories,

and the hardest day is the day after all the festivities,

when we realize how much we missed the missing.

To them, I dedicate this poem."

To Where You Are - Josh Groban  

Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear

Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be (?)
That you are my
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above

Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen

As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above

And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave

Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

Christmas Prayer

I said a Christmas prayer for you
Because the season's near
I didn't ask for riches
But for gifts so much more dear.

I asked for joyful gatherings
With your family all around
And for carols to inspire you
With their old familiar sound.

I asked for quiet moments
In your heart on Christmas morn
For a special time to celebrate
The Savior who was born.

I asked for friends to send their best
That you might know they care
I asked for peace and love and hope
And I know God heard my prayer.

              

Grief feels like a cave, and aimless groping

into the black, deepening void.

Into your hand I press the only candle I have,

a message to flicker in the darkness of your soul;

Grief feels like a cave, but I don't believe it is.

Grief is a tunnel, a journey.

The blackness is the same.

The only difference is HOPE.

Hope that one day we will see some light at the

end of the tunnel.

Praying for you, Melissa

Holidays are fast approaching
where tinsel and lights shine bright,
It’s the time for family and friends
to sing out carols like 'Silent Night'.
~~^~~
Perhaps a joyous time for many
celebrating the birthday of our Lord,
Which is the true meaning of Christmas
so why do many go out, and buy presents they can't afford?
~~^~~
Christmas parties at work and home
enjoying the food and being merry,
As decorations are hung
with mistletoe, holly and berry.
~~^~~
For some of us it's a blue time
when tears cascade so often,
No matter how hard we try
nothing seems to soften.
~~^~~
Whether you are alone
or surrounded by loved ones,
Loneliness is apparent
especially missing a child.
~~^~~
No matter what religion you are
and celebrate your way,
Just remember this one thing
for many of us it's just another day.

I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.

Though some day we all have to part with those we love, they are not lost. We are always better for having loved. In this way, love transcends even death.. May God be your guide through this holiday season and into the new year, Love, Melissa http://blakemoore.memory-of.com