I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

~Unknown~

Mommy and Daddy don't cry for me.
To walk the earth was not meant to be.
I'm in God's house you see.

I watch over you every day.
I know that you love me in a very special way.

You wanted me to be healthy and whole,
So you had to let me go.

You will get to see me every day,
As you look at the children who past your way.

I may be the little boy with the dimple in his chin,
Or the little girl with the golden curl.

You will know what you did is right,
Because when you look in the sky on a clear star filled night,

I will be the star that is shining so bright.
I love you Mommy and Daddy good night.

I think of Marsha everyday.
Then stop and silently I pray.
I pray Dear God above take care of her,
And hear just what I have to say.

If silence were heard, you'd know just how I feel.
For life without Marsha, sometimes is unreal.

My memory of her is like that of a clown.
A face unforgotten, "cause its always around".

For in every room of this rundown old home,
I see Marsha's face but, I know I'm alone.

But I still meet God, in the shadows of night.
We go to her grave and talk till day-light.

She's not really dead, she's just sleeping you see.
I'm waiting for someday when she'll talk to me,
And we'll be together again, as we used to be.

So, at this time Dear God, I'll let you have her,
And I'll say goodnight to Marsha, and I'll go on home.

You have pleasant dreams now, and I'll leave you alone.
Remember I love you Marsha, and I always will.

If silence were heard, you'd know just how I feel.

Dear God, take care of our baby for us,
Until we are together again...