The Light

Heaven is brigher now
Since you have gone there
Face to face with Jesus
And not a sigh or care

I'm glad the burden's lifted
Off your shoulders, my dear child.
Now you'll be truly happy
Again you can really smile.

The fruit of your love and compassion
was very evident at the end
When so many friends and loved ones
came and said you were their friend.

So, take heart, my precious jewel
Your life was not in vain
Because the shining of your treasure
brought glory to Jesus name.

He guarded you when I was not there
He loved you more than me
And He guided you from this earth
To His Paradise for eternity.

by mother, Brenda Fitzptrick 4/19/2006

The Darkness

The darkness has come
The grief, the despair
They say the joy will return
But sorrow we bear.

The days are long and silent
Nights go on and on
Thoughts tumbling over and over
Dreams of you since you've been gone.

Trying to grasp every memory
Lest they float away like you
Touching everythign that you touched
Still believing it's not true.

They came and said, "Erin's dead!"
I cried out "It can't be!"
The daughter who I loved so
Is ripped away from me.

Still Heavenward you took your flight
Without a last "Goodbye"
Leaving us to face the night
And wonder, "Why, Lord, Why?"