The Death Bed

You look back on memories you forgot you had, And at times you’ll smile even though it hurts so bad. Your mother is a special …

Ah me! I shall not waken soon From dreams of such divinity! A spirit singing ‘neath the moon To me. Wild sea-spray driven of the storm …

Fear no more the heat o’ the sun, Nor the furious winter’s rages: Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone, and ta’en thy …

We miss your face; you were taken too soon. Your beaming smile that lit up the room, Them cheeky dimples and twinkle in your eye. …

Dear God, please take care of my little girl, The one with big eyes and soft brown curls. She was special, as you should know. …

Please, don’t cry. I’m not really gone. When you look out the window, I’ll be standing on the lawn. Please, don’t cry. I’ll see you …

Then Almitra spoke, saying, “We would ask now of Death.” And he said: “You would know the secret of death. But how shall you find …

A beautiful and happy girl, With step as light as summer air, Eyes glad with smiles, and brow of pearl, Shadowed by many a careless …

Day by day, I think of you. How can all of this be true? I can’t believe you’re really gone; I still can’t accept it, …

Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it’s too late, for your time has come. Words unspoken …

O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, …

Every time I smile, Every time I sigh, I think of your face, And a tear escapes my eye. You were my world, My inspiration …

Although unheard, I thank you For always being there. Even when you were bedridden, You always seemed to care. You meant so much to all …

Still I hear those voices From a time so long ago. I see so many faces But not the one I love and know. I …

Tell me not, in mournful numbers,  Life is but an empty dream! – For the soul is dead that slumbers,  And things are not what …