What happens when we're dead? The irony is that all our questions will be answered after we die. We spend our whole life trying to figure out the truth and the only way we'll find out what it is, is to get hit by a bus. And the only comfort … is that God is driving that bus.
John Ryman, "When Galaxies Collide"
Life is not the candle - or the wick... it's the burning. -Anonymous -
Reason saw not till faith sprung the light. - Dryden -
MEMORIES AND DREAMS
Had a dream of you last night,
God, it seemed so real
Said "Oh how I had missed you,
I guess I always will."
I sobbed, as my arms went
around your neck,
Said, "Don't you know without you
my life's a total wreck?"
You reached out,
and as you caressed my cheek,
You said, "You know you can make it,
You never have been weak.
I'm always there for you
even though I'm far away.
I'm in your thoughts, dreams and memories,
There I will always stay."
I begged you not to leave me,
"Don't you know I need you so?"
You said, "I am so sorry Babe,
but I really have to go.
But know I always loved you
and I do still.
Some day we will be together again,
when it is God's will."
You said, "Be strong and happy."
as I waved goodbye to you.
I will try to be happy,
to do what you ask me to.
As I woke, you were not there.
God, how I wanted to scream.
Then smiled, I knew you would be back,
If only in my memories and dreams.
by Ginny LaRoe,
Friends for Survival, Sacramento, CA
(Untitled)
Don't tell me that you understand,
Don't tell me that you know.
Don't tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.
Don't tell me this is just a test,
That I am truly blessed.
That I am chosen for this task,
Apart from all the rest.
Don't come at me with answers
That can only come from me.
Don't tell me how my grief will pass
That I will soon be free.
Don't stand in pious judgement
Of the bonds I must untie.
Don't tell me how to suffer,
And don't tell me how to cry.
My life is filled with selfishness,
My pain is all I see.
But I need you, I need your love,
Unconditionally.
Accept me in my ups and downs,
I need someone to share.
Just hold my hand and let me cry
And say, "My friend, I care."
