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LAST GOODBYE
Near to the door
he paused to stand
as he took his class ring
off her hand
all
who were watching
did not speak
as a silent tear
ran down his cheek
and through his mind
the memories
ran
of the moments they walked
and ran in the sand hand and hand
but now her eyes were so terribly cold
for
he would never again
have her to hold
they watched in silence
as he bent near
and whispered the words......
"I LOVE YOU" in her ear
he touched her face and started to cry
as he put on his ring and wanted to
die
and just then the wind began to blow
as they lowered her casket
into the snow....
this is what happens
to man alive.....
when friends let friends....
drink and drive.
DOES HEAVEN HAVE A PHONE
NUMBER?
Mommy went to Heaven, but I need her here today,
My tummy hurts and I fell down, I need her right
away,
Operator can you tell me how to find her in this book?
Is heaven in the yellow part, I don't know where
to look.
I think my daddy needs her too, at night I hear him cry,
I hear him call her name sometimes, but I really
don't know why.
Maybe if I call her, she will hurry home to me.
Is Heaven very far away, is it across
the sea?
She's been gone a long, long time she needs to come home now!
I really need to reach her, but I simply
don't know how.
I can't read these big big words, I am only seven.
I'm sorry operator, I didn't mean to make
you cry,
Is your tummy hurting too, or is there something in your eye?
If I call my church maybe they will know.
Mommy said when we need help, that's where we should go.
I found the number to my church tacked up on the wall.
Thank you operator, I'll give them a call.
JENNY,
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 all
the lies, But what's a pizza, a party, and a moonlight ride? Well the pizza was good, and the party was 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 dont mean playing football). Perhaps my parents were right....maybe I am too young. Boy,
how could I ever, 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."
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 looks 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, 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.
Mommy...
Johnny brought a gun to school,
He told his friends that it was cool,
And when he pulled the trigger back,
It shot with a great crack.
Mommy, I was a good girl, I did
What I was told,
I went to school, I got straight A's,
I even
got the gold!
But Mommy, when I went school that day,
I never said good-bye,
I'm sorry Mommy, I
had to go,
But Mommy, please don't cry.
When Johnny shot the gun,
He hit me and another,
And
all because Johnny,
Got the gun from his older brother.
Mommy, please tell Daddy;
That I love him
very much,
And please tell Chris; my boyfriend;
That it wasn't just a crush.
And tell my little
sister;
That she is the only one now,
And tell my dear sweet grandmother;
I'll by waiting for her
now,
And tell my wonderful friends;
That they always were the best;
Mommy, I'm not the first,
I'm no better than the rest.
Mommy, tell my teachers;
I won't show up for class,
And never
to forget this,
And please don't let this pass.
Mommy, why'd it have to be me?
No one deserves
this,
Mommy, warn the others,
Mommy I left without a kiss.
And Mommy tell the doctors;
I
know they really did try,
I think I even saw a doctor,
Trying not to cry.
Mommy, I'm slowly dying,
With a bullet in my chest,
But Mommy please remember,
I'm in heaven with the rest.
Mommy I
ran as fast as I could,
When I heard that crack,
Mommy, listen to me if you would,
I'm not coming
back.
I wanted to go to college,
I wanted to try things that were new,
I guess I'm not going with
Daddy,
On that trip to the new zoo.
I wanted to get married,
I wanted to have a kid,
I
wanted to be an actress,
Mommy, I wanted to live.
But Mommy I must go now,
The time is getting
late,
Mommy, tell my boyfriend,
I'm sorry but I had to cancel the date.
I love you Mommy, I always
have,
I know; you know it's true,
And Mommy all I wanted to say is,
"Mommy, I love you."
**In Memory of The School Shootings**
A BOX FULL OF KISSES
The story goes that some time ago, a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping
paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated when the child tried to
decorate a box to put under the Christmas
tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, "This is for you, Daddy."
He was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, but his anger flared again when he found the box was empty. He yelled at
her, "Don't you know when you give someone a present, there's supposed to be something inside it?" The little girl
looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said, "Oh, Daddy, it's not empty, I blew kisses into the box. All for
you, Daddy." The father was crushed. He put his arms around his
little girl, and he begged for her forgiveness.
An accident took the life of the child only a short time later and it is told that the man kept that gold box by his
bed for many years and whenever he was discouraged he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child
who had put it there. In a very real sense, each of us, have been given a
gold container filled with unconditional
love and kisses.
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Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty
bows. The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, "Be my Valentine", like all the
years before. Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, I Love you even more this year, than last year
on this day. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year." She knew this was the last time that the roses
would appear. She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day. Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass
away. He always liked to do things early, way before the time. Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine. She
trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase. Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face. She
would sit for hours, in her husband's favorite chair. While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there. A year went
by, and it was hard to live without her mate. With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate. Then, the very hour,
as on Valentines before, The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses in, and then
just looked at them in shock. Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop. The owner answered, and she asked
him, if he would explain, Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain? "I know your husband passed away,
more than a year ago," The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know. The flowers you received
today, were paid for in advance. Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance. There is a standing order,
that I have on file down here, And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year. There also is another thing,
that I think you should know, He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago. Then, should ever I find out that he's
no longer here, That's the card...that should be sent, to you the following year." She thanked him and hung up the phone,
her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had
written her a note. Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what hewrote...
"Hello my love, I know it's
been a year since I've been
gone, I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome. I know it must be lonely,
and the pain is very real.
For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
The love we shared made
everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfectwife. You were my friend and lover,
you fulfilled my every need. I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy, even when
you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years. When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
That we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. But, my love, you
must go on, you have some living still. Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days. I know it is not easy,
but I hope you find some ways. The roses will come every year, and they will only stop, When your door's not answered,
when the florist stops to knock. He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out. But after his last visit,
he will know without a doubt, To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him, And place the roses where we are,
together once again.
PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!
"I Went to
a Party, Mom"
I went to a party, Mom
and remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom
so i had a sprite instead.
I felt proud of myself, Mom
the way you said I would,
that I didn't
drink and drive, Mom
though some friends said i should.
I made a healthy choice, Mom
and your advice
to me was right
as the party finally ended, Mom
and the kids drove out of sight.
I got into my car, Mom
sure to get home in one piece,
I never knew what was coming, Mom
something I expected least.
Now
I'm lying on the pavement, Mom
and I hear the policeman say,
"The kid that caused this wreck was drunk."
Mom
his voice seems far away.
My blood is all around me, Mom
as I try hard not to cry.
I can hear
the paramedic say, Mom
"This girl is going to die."
I'm sure the guy had no idea, Mom
while
he was flying high,
because he chose to drink and drive, Mom
now I would have to die.
So why do people
do it, Mom
knowing that it ruins lives?
and now the pain is cutting me, Mom
like a hundred stabbing knives.
Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom
tell daddy to be brave,
and when I go to heaven, Mom
put "Daddy's
Girl" on my grave.
Someone should have taught him, Mom
that it's wrong to drink and drive.
Maybe
if his parents had, Mom
I'd still be alive.
My Breath is getting shorter, Mom
I'm getting really scared.
These are my final moments, Mom
and I'm so unprepared.
I wish that you could hold me Mom,
as I
lie here and die.
I wish that I could say I love you, Mom
so i love you and good-bye.
THE LITTLEST FIREMAN
The 26-year-old mother stared down at her son who was dying of leukemia. Although her heart
was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent she wanted her son to grow up and
fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dreams
to come true. She took her son's hand and asked, "Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be once you grew
up? Did you ever dream and wish what you would do with your life?" my, I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up."
Mom smiled back and said, "Let's see if we can make your wish come true." Later that day she went to her local fire
department in Phoenix, Arizona, where she met Fireman Bob Klein, who had a heart as big as Phoenix. She explained her son's
final wish and asked if it might be possible to give her six-year-old son a ride around the block on a fire engine. The fireman
said, "Look, we can do better than that. If you'll have your son ready at seven o'clock
Wednesday morning, we'll
make him an honorary fireman for the whole day. He can come down to the fire station, eat with us, go out on all the fire
calls, the whole nine yards! "And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire
hat - not a toy one -with the emblem of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, and a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots.
They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them fast." Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy,
dressed him in his fire uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed to the waiting hook and ladder truck. Billy got to
sit on the back of the truck and help steer it back to the fire station. Billy was "in heaven." There were three
fire calls in Phoenix that day and Billy got to go out on all three calls. He rode the different fire engines, the paramedic's
van and even in the fire chief's car. He was also video taped for the local news program. Having his dream come true, with
all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy that he lived three months longer than any
doctor thought possible.
One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse began to call
the family members to the hospital. Then she remembered the day Billy had spent as a fireman, so she called the fire chief
and asked if it would be possible to send a fireman in uniform to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition.
The chief replied, "We can do better than that. We'll be there in five minutes. Will you please do me a favor? When you
hear the sirens screaming and the lights flashing, will you announce over the PA system that there is not a fire? It's just
the fire department coming to see one of it's finest
members one more time. And will you open the window to his room?"
About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital, extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open
window, and 16 firefighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room. With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held
him and told him how much they loved him. With his dying breath, Billy looked up at the fire chief and said, "Chief,
am I really a fireman now?"
"Billy, you are," the chief said. With those words, Billy smiled and closed
his eyes one last time, as the fireman all stood around the bed with their hands to their foreheads in silent salute and with
tears running down their cheeks.
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