The Kleer Eyes Of Annie
Annie was a true friend to all who knew her. She had a gentle soul, and a heart as big as an ocean. I have asked friends for contributions to this page. Annie was a part of all of us. I also am including the last message she sent to us.
Annie was a kind and giving person. She was always willing to listen and offer her experience. She holds a special place in the hearts of her friends. I still hear the sound of her soft voice.
Our Annie was also a talented poet! I'm putting her poetry here so all can get to know her a little, and see her as we do.
Butterfly Wishes
Yesterday a butterfly
came floating gently through the sky.
He soared up through the atmosphere
then drifted close enough to hear.
I said, "i'd love to fly with you
and sail around the way you do.
It looks like it would be such fun
to fly up toward the summer sun.
But I have not your graceful charm.
I haven't wings, just these two arms.
I've been designed to walk around.
My human feet must touch the ground.
Then magically he spoke to me
and told me what his wish would be.
He said, "what i'd love most to do
is walk upon God's earth with you,
to squish it's mud between my toes
or touch my finger to my nose.
I'd love just once to walk around
with human feet to touch the ground,
but I have not two legs that swing,
I haven't arms, just these two wings."
And so we went our separate ways
in wonder and surprise.
For we'd both seen God's precious gifts
through someone else's eyes.
Dragons
The dragon is a fierce beast that lives within,
guarding his treasure that we call sin.
He greedily clutches our guilt, shame and fear,
knowing that it will in our dreams reappear.
We spend our lives being ruled by this beast,
meanwhile on our soul, he does feast.
In the end a small prison cell we build,
and at hiding we become very skilled.
But in the night when we try to sleep,
into our prison he does creep.
The nightmares follows, as does the pain,
and slowly our lives begin to drain.
Our days become shorter, no time for a smile,
happpiness leaves, even love becomes vile.
We stand alone being afraid to dance,
frightened, to even take a chance.
To slay this dragon you won't need a sword,
this awful beast is not your lord.
Look in the mirrror, and realize at last,
that all this horror is from your past.
All that was has gone its way,
there is nothing more that you can say.
There is only one thing to rearrange,
it's only your vision that you can change.
You must totally forgive for the spell to break,
your soul must become as a white snowflake.
Love must replace all the anger inside,
the kiss of forgiveness, you must provide.
Kiss the dragon right on his ugly nose,
before your eyes, he'll decompose.
He'll turn into a rose so sweet,
whose petals will fall,
at your feet.
Dream Angel
A loving angel came to me in dreams.
She showed me life's not always what it seems
And brought me to a place where sweet dreams live.
She gave to me a gift that I now give . . .
A dreamer's dream.
She whispered, "Take my hand and I will lead you through
A place where only sweet dreams come true.
Close your eyes and open up your heart,
So this flight of dreams so sweet can start.
Dream, Dreamer, Dream."
She brought me through the darkness to the Light
Where colors wrapped around me, such delight,
A patchwork quilt of beauty without seams
Each color was a rainbow full of dreams,
Dreamer's dreams.
She led me through a hallway of pure sound
With doors flung open all around.
And from each room a song would play,
I wished with all my heart that I could stay
In this dreamer's dream.
But we drifted in the fragrance of the breeze
To savor all the flowers and the trees.
We tasted all of life that we could see
And felt it flow in harmony . . .
We dreamed this dreamer's dream.
Then my angel turned her eyes to me and said,
"You are the Keeper of these Dreams inside your head.
Find sweet dreamers who would dream of Love and Light,
These dreams will lead them safely through the night.
Help these dreamers dream."
And so I am the Keeper of this Dream, it's true,
But I offer my dreams to each of you.
May their loving sweetness visit you each night
And fill your soul with Love and Warmth and Light.
Dream, Dreamers, Dream!
Friends Are Like Angels
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Our friends are like angels,
Who brighten our days.
In all kinds of wonderful,
Magical ways.
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Their thoughtfulness comes,
As a gift from above.
And we feel we're surrounded,
By warm, caring love.
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Like upside-down rainbows,
Their smiles bring the sun.
And they fill ho-hum moments,
With laughter and fun.
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Friends are like angels,
Without any wings.
Blessing our lives,
With the most precious things.
<< FRIENDS LIKE YOU
Our Creator must have known there would be times
We'd need a word of cheer
Someone to praise a triumph
Or brush away a tear.
He must have known we'd need to share
The joy of "little things"
In order to appreciate
The happiness life brings.
I think He knew our troubled hearts
Would sometimes throb with pain
At trials and misfortunes
Or some goals we can't attain.
He knew we'd need companionship
Unselfish...lasting...true,
And so the Creator answered the heart's great need
With CHERISHED FRIENDS....like you.
Friends
The old man turned to me and asked
"How many friends have you?"
Why 10 or 20 friends have I,
And named off just a few ~
He rose quite slow with effort
And sadly shook his head
" A lucky child you are
To have so many friends," he said,
But think of what you're saying
There is so much you do not know
A friend is just not someone
To whom you say "Hello"
A friend's a tender shoulder
On which to softly cry
A well to pour your troubles down
And raise your spirits high
A friend is a hand to pull you up
From darkness and despair...
When all your other "so-called" friends
Have helped to put you there
A true friend is an ally
Who can't be moved or bought
A voice to keep your name alive
When others have forgot
But most of all a friend is a heart
A strong and sturdy wall
For from the hearts of friends
There comes the greatest love of all!!!
So think of what I've spoken
For every word is true
And answer once again my child
How many friends have you??
And then he stood and faced me
Awaiting my reply
Softly I answered
"If lucky, one have I
and that one is you.
My First Christmas In Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars,
reflecting on the snow
The sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you,
the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description,
to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away,
We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift,
from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory
of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious
than pure gold.
It was always most important
in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other,
as my Father said to do.
For I can't count the blessing or love
he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and
wipe away that tear.
Remember, I am spending Christmas with
Jesus Christ this year.
This poem was written by a 13 year old boy
who died of a brain tumor that
he had battled for four years.
He died on December 14, 1997.
He gave this to his mom before he died.
His name was Ben.
VALENTINE
I wanted to send you a Valentine
And thought, oh, what do I do
Just how do you tell a friend
How much they mean to you
They make you laugh, they hold your hand
Or will dry your tears away
They're always there when you need them
Whether it be night or day
When the cards are read and the candy's gone
and a new day starts brand new
You want to smile and need a laugh
Your friends are there for you
So on this day I wish you love
And hope your dreams come true
Tho some may think my poems are strange
It's my way of saying thanks to you
Cupid arrives just once a year
And might think he knows who's who
But it was God who knew my needs
And sent me FRIENDS LIKE YOU
Walk In My Shoes
Walk in my shoes, feel my pain,
your life my dear, won't be the same.
Touch my heart, see my fears,
only then will you feel my tears.
Listen close as the stories told
like an hour glass that all time holds,
know that I have feelings too,
you soon will see I'm just like you.
Walk in my shoes, take the chance,
Don't judge me by your first glance,
You know the world by what you see,
experience not, what soon will be
walk in my shoes, it won't take long,
your judgment passed, you'll see,
was wrong...
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5/16/99 I had to reinstall my old harddrive last night. When I realized that this was necessary, I wasn't too thrilled about it, but God had His reason's. When I went into the files,this morning, I found a poem of Annies, so here it is. For once I'm grateful to have had a "puter" problem. I've been thinking quite a bit about Annie lately. May-be this is why, I had one last poem here to share with all of her friends.I kind of think that this was a message I needed to find today.
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Angel Of My Heart...
Today when I was lonely
and no friends were around
I felt the tears fill my eyes
as I was feeling down.
I had no one to talk to
and my troubles seemed so great
That soon I saw no answers
only questions that must wait.
But then I felt a stirring
and the wind carressed my face
I knew that I was not alone
any longer in this place
Although I could see nothing
I talked to you no less
And as you quietly listened
my troubles I confessed.
When done I felt much lighter
like my burdens had been lifted
As if warm arms surrounded me
with a hug, I had been gifted
I knew then as I smiled
and my troubles did depart
That I had had a visit from
the Angel of my heart.
This last piece is a letter written for us by Annie and sent to a friend to be passed on to us after she had gone. Thank you Al for passing this on to us. I also thank those who shared Annie's poetry.
My dear friends:
This was sent to me a while back by Annie, and I am forwarding her wishes to you all this evening.
Annie passed away last night, and is now with wings, and smiling down upon us.
I shall miss her with all my heart, a better friend I could never have had.
God blessed me with her, and will again when I join her.
~AC~
Subj: poem
Date: 98-07-05 11:53:01 EDT
From: Kleereyes
To: ACWINGNUT
Al, sweetie, I am sending you this poem. I hope that when I am gone, you will do me a favor and
send it to my friends in FOBW. I will include a list of those I especially want to receive it in another
email. If you would send it to those I don't have on the list that you know would benefit from it.
Good friends like you are hard to find!!! God truly blessed me when He put you in my life.
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Letter From Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night..."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
Annie....
Annie dear friend rest in peace, you've earned it friend. Until I see you again.
This is the way I've envisioned you, as our own angel. I feel that you are with us in spirit. You always gave so unselfishly, even when you were so very ill.
Cara, this is dedicated to you and all of Annie's friends. I'm sure I can speak for all of us when I say we miss her.
I found this poem on the web, and I'd like to include it here.
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He Set Me Free"My life was full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch,
Don't grieve for me, now that I' m free.
I'm following God's path now you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
But please, don't lengthen it with undue grief.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys:
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, those things I too will miss.
Lift up your heart, Peace be to thee,
God wanted me, He set me free.
--author unknown--
Dear God,
Hold our dear Annie in the warmth of your embrace. She is resting in Your care I know. She has truly earned her rest. She was a good representative of You here on earth, so unselfish and loving. She never denied aid to anyone. She often lifted us up when we were down. Annie was a special friend to us all.
Annie was ready to join you, she had told me so. She is now safe in Your care. Thank you Lord for putting Annie in my life. She was one very special lady, a special friend.
Even though I miss her Lord, I know that now she is free of the pain that plagued her here. So please hold her close to Your Heart, she truly is one of your special ones.
This is what I saw when I read her last message to us.
I need to thank someone special here, I don't know if you guys remember SOBRTOMMY, but when I couldn't get the images to show, he spent at least an hour with me fixing them. So thanks Tommy, you're the greatest!
