Poetry and Short Stories

Hello everyone! My name is Stephanee Bennett and I am from a small town in Iowa. I love to write because writing is my easiest form of expression. I have compiled a page full of my poetry and short stories plus my favorites from other authors. I hope you enjoy! Please sign my guestbook and let me know what you think.


*Thoughts of Him (Dedicated to the memory of Jimmy Vogel)

No matter how, you'll be there
Whenever I called, you would care
Although you may not be here in person, your spirit still holds true
I always talked and listen, you were there when I was blue
I listen to the music, it makes me really sad
I want back all the times, the times that we had
I want you back here, to have and hold
Gentle, strong, loving, and bold
No one knows why, no one ever will
I didn't move, I stayed still
While tears rolled down, for hours on end
When I found out, that I'd lost my friend
Why did you leave, you knew I cared
Since you've gone, I have shared
The memories I have, they'll never die
I'll talk to you later, I'll never say goodbye
You were here yesterday, but gone today
You turned 16 in December, you never saw May
Your cute little voice is gone, we can't talk on the phone
We can't watch a movie, we'll never be alone
We can't hold hands, or hug again
We can go forward, not back to where we've been
A piece of my heart has dissapeared, you took it along
With my heart, I can hear you sing that same sweet song
You're saying that you miss us, you're sorry you went away
I can't be mad, only sad, we'll be together again someday
You cut your life short, you left with some dismay
No one can answer questions, only ask and pray
I hope that you're happy, wherever you may stay
So please keep on smiling and saying everyday
that you'll wait there, with open arms so that I may lay
My head upon when I am down
Your love forever flowing, like a neverending gown
Heaven sent, Heaven bound
Thats were you can be found
I can't call you, I just kneel and say
I miss you and hey
I can't talk to you in person, only in my brain
Sometimes I want to see you so bad, I just can't stay sane
Please don't ever frown
Keep your eyes big, bright, and brown
I know I will smile and things will get better
I'll visit your grave, the ground may get wetter
Tears always seem to fall, whether I am happy or sad
I try to have fun, but its hard to be glad
When you lose a friend, its like torture to deal
No one expects it, they don't think it's real
I know you liked Pizza Rolls, I heard they were your last meal
I am sure you got the mashed potatoes, with a fresh seal
You're gone now, I have come to accept
I have to move on, I can't have you back
I'll never forget you, that I know
I cared about and loved you so
You are always with me, in my heart, mind, and soul
A smile from ear to ear, dressed nice from head to toe
I know you'll be looking down on my life, laughing, smiling, maybe even cry
I will probably talk to you, to tell you a problem or say hi
I have many more years, many things to do and see
I have to get a car, turn 16, and turn the key
I'll drive all around town, time and time again
I'll leave an empty seat in back, just for you to sit in
You'll be my North Star, you'll lead me home
I live in this little house, you live in a big dome
God only takes the best, that must be why he chose you
You're proabably the starter on the team too
You play sports, you rule, thats a fact
Your personality, can't get enough of that
Your looks, any girl would want to be with you
You're fun to be around, anything we'd do
You were a fun, loving person, that I'll never forget
I'll never forget you a little tiny bit
I know you had to go, but I still don't understand
Why couldn't you solve your problem and stay here on this land
I want to cuddle with you and hold your hand
Don't you miss school, family, and friends
What about sports, practice you must attend
You'll never again be the starter out on the floor
or serving the ball, pitching, or getting the score, I know it wasn't a bore
You loved the things you did, you did them more than best
You played so hard, you stayed so tough, you weren't like the rest
You were a team player, but you could win by yourself
You scored the points, you rebounded the ball, you taught everyone to be themself
If ever you were knocked down, you got up and stood taller
You never stood for less, you were the strength, "the baller"
If ever someone said he'll be the one to die
I'd tell them they were crazy, that was an obvious lie
You didn't need to leave, you had everything
Until at your funeral, when all your classmates sang
"This I Promise You" and "We'll be Missing You," two songs I loved made me cry
I couldn't talk to you again, all I did was stand there and sigh
I watched them put your body into the ground
thats what hurt me most, you didn't make a sound
They covered up the casket, you'd never be on earth again
Didn't you want to graduate, get married, and have kids
You could have gone to college, played professional sports, or accepted bids
You could've been the best, even more
You could have gone farther, than you already were
I still want you back, I always will
I miss you so much, always, forever until
We are together again, in many years to come
You aren't alone, you will be joined by some
I will talk to you from here
I will cry a tear
You'll comfort my fear
I know you'll be near
Please promise me one thing
just this one request
Let me know when you are blue
So I can cheer you up, as you did for me, like you always will do.


Written by Stephanee Lee Bennett

Once I am Gone

When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do
You musn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we shared sixteen good years.

I have you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness
I thank you for the love you have shown
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories with your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with my smile, and welcome you home.

He Couldn't Have Known

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.

Why Can't All Be Right?

If Scripture now the class recites,
It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now.

Our hair can be purple, orange, or green,
That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.

For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all.
In silence alone we must meditate,
God's name is prohibited by the state.

We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks.
They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good book makes me liable.

We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King.
It's "inappropriate" to teach right from wrong,
We're taught that such "judgments" do not belong.

We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,
No word of God must reach this crowd.

It's scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school's a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!

Amen

SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go round?
Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Do you run through each day on the fly?
When you ask "How are you?"
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done,
Do you lie in your bed,
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You'd better slow down
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Ever told a friend,
We'll do hang out tomorrow?
And in your haste,
Not see thier sorrow?
Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say "Hi"?
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift....
Thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower
Hear the music,
Before the song is over.

*Jimmy, You Were More Than Enough

Jimmy, you meant so much
Why did you feel you had to rush
I need you here
Now all I can do is shed a tear

Jimmy, you meant so much
Now I can't keep in-touch
I can't hear you anymore
Your voice has faded, you shut the door

Jimmy, you meant so much
Now we can't go out to lunch
Can't you hear my plee?
I am standing right here, can't you see?

Jimmy, you meant so much
We made a cool bunch
Why aren't you here?
There were still plenty of deer.

Jimmy, you meant so much
When we met, I had a hunch
We were coming closer
I liked you, you weren't a boaster.

Jimmy, you meant too much
You were so special to so many people
Everyone loved you, they still do
We all wish you were here so we could share our love with you for years to come

Written by Stephanee Lee Bennett

*Respect
Written by Stephanee Lee Bennett
4th hour 04/05/01


To me respect is an act of kindness. Showing respect to someone is doing something nice for them because no arguments will occur and everyone can be happy.

I believe everyone deserves different amounts of respect. If a person is one of your elders, you should always show them respect. If the situation involves showing respect to a peer who has not shown you the amount of respect that you deserve, instead of being rude or disrespecting them, you just shouldn’t communicate with that peer. Although all adults may not always deserve respect, in your thoughts anyway, you should always show it to them, if it is impossible to show it, you should shut communication off with that adult instead of disrespect.

I believe that it is important to show respect because the only way anyone is going to treat you right is if you show them respect. Respect, in my book, goes along with trust and companionship. It goes along with trust because if someone treats your horribly, how can you expect the to keep your secrets or be there for you whenever you need them. It goes along with companionship because friendships are formed by the building of trust and also, you can’t be friends with someone if they disrespect you or show disrespect to someone you look up to greatly.

Some people and materials that I respect are my parents, my siblings, my grandparents, my teachers, school and public property, even my dog and especially myself.

If I was to explain respect to a six year old, I would think of items to form a situation out of, so they could understand and relate. For example, take a bowl of ice cream and you want to make a sundae. For the chocolate sauce and cherry to combine with the ice cream, they must all show each other respect. Once they all respect each other, trust is built and you can put them all together and know they are treating each other fairly. Another example would be using cartoons. You could simply take Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny’s relationship. The reason they love each other is because they have trust and respect. If it wasn’t for respect there would be no cartoon. One other way you could teach a child to respect others is by simply telling the child to be nice to others and if they’re mean to other kids those other kids will treat them mean in return.

I try hard to deserve the respect of others because showing respect is so important to me, I want to see it shown back to me. I help others who need it or ask for it, this way if I need help I can ask them.

I would like to end with saying that respect is a very important part of life, especially through communication. You can show respect through verbal messages (words), non-verbal messages (laugh, hug, cry, or kiss), and written messages. Respect is something that everyone deserves sometime in their life. Always remember to respect yourself first and others second because to show feelings or emotions to another individual, you must be at peace with yourself.

*A Loss Like Yours

Losing hurts
My heart bursts
Tears fall
Please call

Hold me
Cradle me
Silence known
Loose threads can never be sewn

Answer questions
Story untold
Left with dismay?
No one can say

Star athlete
Just couldn't be beat
Still playing?
Keep praying!

Big heart
Little time
Huge smile
No need to reconcile

No grudges
Clear, no smudges
Emptiness, a lack?
Jimmy, I just want you back!

~~Stephanee Lee Bennett 4/6/01

I had on new clothes,
New sneaks on my feet.
I was there for class on time,
Went to the back and took my seat.
Yeah, I'm moving up,
I'm already grown.
Soon I'll be graduating,
And out on my own.
I talked to some of my friends,
We were all having fun.
Said some things I shouldn't have said,
Did stuff I shouldn't have done.
I knew I was different.
I felt God touch my heart,
I knew I should set a standard,
But then I'd be set apart.
Walking to the bus,
I was not looking for strength.
I heard the car tires screeching,
But now it's too late.
I'm standing in this room,
And I can see the heavenly gate.
Oh no! I never prayed.
I thought I had time to get it straight.
An angel walked to me,
He had a book in his hand.
I knew it was the Book of Life,
When would this dream end?
I told him my name,
And he began to look.
Then he looked at me sadly and said,
Your name is not in this book.
Angel, this is a dream,
No, I can't be dead!
He closed the book and turned away,
He whispered - You cannot proceed ahead.
No...no this can't be real,
Angel, you can't turn me away.
Let me talk to God,
Maybe he'll let me stay.
He led me to the gate,
Jesus came to me.
He did not let me in but said,
Beloved what is your need?
Jesus, I cried, please,
Don't cast me away from you.
Tears ran down his face as he said,
You knew what you needed to do.
Lord, please I'm young,
I never thought I would die.
I thought I'd have plenty of time,
Death caught me by surprise.
Lord, I went to church,
Please Jesus, I believe.
He said you would not accept me,
My love you would not receive.
Lord, there were too many hypocrites,
They weren't being true.
Lord, my family claimed to be saved,
They weren't real. You know.
He said, I died for you,
Now I have to go.
I fell to my knees crying to Him,
Lord, I planned to be real tomorrow.
I couldn't, make Him understand,
I had never -- felt such sorrow.
Then it hit me hard, I said,
Lord, where will I go?
He looked into my eyes and said,
My child you already know.
Please Jesus, I begged,
The place is so hot.
It seemed to trouble and grieve him,
He whispered, DEPART FROM ME, I KNOW YOU NOT.
Lord, you're supposed to be love,
How can you send me to damnation?
He replied, With your mouth you said you loved me,
But each day you rejected my salvation.
With that in an instant,
Day turned into night.
I never knew such torture could be,
Now too late, I know the Bible is right.
If I can tell you anything,
Hell has no age.
It is a place of torture,
Separated from God and full of rage.
You know, I thought it was funny -- a joke,
But this one thing is true.
If you never accept Jesus Christ,
HELL IS WAITING FOR YOU!

"Don't Worry"
When the rain is too cold for you
And you are afraid in the dark
Don't worry, I'm watching over you.
When the nights only seem to get longer
And your tired eyes can't take anymore
Don't worry, I'm singing you to sleep.
When you can't survive without me
And your anger is killing your soul
Don't worry, I'm reminding you I love you.
When your grief swallows you whole
And your tears can no longer flow
Don't worry, I'm there crying for you.
When no one will simply leave you alone
And they're only increasing your guilt
Don't worry, I'm silencing your grief.
When there's no one there to talk to
And no shoulder's to cry on
Don't worry, I'm kissing your tears.
When you're missing my boyish smile
And it's hard to recall the sound of my laugh
Don't worry, I'm putting my smile in your heart.
When you're worried you're going to forget me
And the loss of memories is breaking your soul
Don't worry, I'm mending your heart with my memories.
When you're mad at me for leaving you
And you're cursing my name
Don't worry, I'm yelling at myself with you.
When you're wondering if I miss you
And why you can't find me in your dreams
Don't worry, I'm laying in bed next to you.
When you're wishing the pain would go away
And begging God to let you be with me
Don't worry, I'm assuring you one day you will be.
When I'm wishing you can feel me hold you
And you could kiss me back
Don't worry, I'm looking in your eyes and seeing our love.


The Starfish
As I walked along the seashore
This young boy greeted me
He was tossing stranded starfish
Back to the Deep Blue Sea.
I said "Tell me why you bother,
Why you waste your time this way
There's a million stranded Starfish
Does it matter, anyway?"

And he said "It matters to this one,
It deserves a chance to grow.
It matters to this one
I can't save them all I know.
But it matters to this one
I'll return it to the sea
It matters to this one,
And it matters to me."


I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on his tombstone
From the beginning.....to the end.
He noted that first came his date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
That he spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved him
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger, show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?


Something so hard
goes straight to the soul;
it seems impossible to get over
and my heart is left with a big hole.

I'm trying to be happy, wearing a smile;
but I'm dying inside.
The world seems to be fading,
and I just want to run and hide.

Everywhere I go I see your face,
and realize how much I miss you;
and on the day you died
a piece of me died too.

*I am a flower that's still trying to bloom

Sometimes I take for granted
all the little things I have
I never really think
of all that I could lose

I try to watch my attitude
but somehow it gets the best of me
I try not to take for granted
all that I have

I really appreciate the love from others I receive
I try to never direspect anyone
but my attitude gets in the way
I lose sight of all that matters

When my attitude rears it's ugly head
I lose touch with all that's there
I have so much..it's right in front of me
I act like I don't care

I cherish the memories
all the times I have shared
my heart is full of tension
yet i never let it show

I always put on a smile
I only like to be happy
I hate to be sad, so I never let it show
I just let everyone know...I am a flower that's stil trying to bloom!

Written by Stephanee Lee Bennett


*My one true love within me

I can love those around me
to my own best ability
I can show the world
a smile to take you miles
I can walk hand in hand
with whoever I feel comfortable
I can sit on any ground
as long as it witholds me
I can stand up tall
for all that I beleive in
I can taste the berries
of all hardships that come my way
I can help those who need it
through the roughest times in their life
I can make the world a better place
by just taking part
I can be my own person
with my one true love within me


*Goodnight!

I may not know it all
but I know one thing is true
I can say I love you, without ever being blue

I always seem to smile
whenever you are near
you put me in a good mood, we don't fight...so no need to reconcile

Your heart will stay forever true
this I can already tell
You're an honest, friendly person...that I hope loves me too!

I would never sin to hurt you
I could not put you through pain
I may have feared a heartache, but you made me believe that you will not do

I have always wondered what it would be like
to be the one held tight in someone's arms
someone who really cared about me, dreamed about me at night

You have made a dream come true
You have changed my life
when you came in, I saw the light....I thank you for this, goodnight!

*Alone

As I sit alone in my field of dreams
I think about you
I pine for you to hold me in your arms
That's where I feel secure

I miss you when you're away
I hold our memories near my heart
I cry many tears
Thoughts of us apart rip into my soul

Losing you would hurt
Forgetting you would kill
My mind is focused
You and me equals us for eternity

*You've taught me to accept



All the times we've cried
All the times we've pined
What if he was still here
What if he'd have tried?
Could anyone have stopped him?
Or was his mind already set?
If someone had come
aided his pain
Could we still speak..face to face?
What about our lives?
Look how they've changed
With the death of one person...we've all lost yet gained
Gained what?
You may ask..
We know not to take for granted all the little things we have
We've learned not to take for granted all the people in our lives
We've learned not to take for granted what could be gone tomorrow
We've learned to accept and respect whatever we have today
Was his death a sin or an immortal act?
Should we look down on him for it, or try to understand?
Reason seems unlogical...look at his action
yet, was he thinking of others or just the pain of himself?
Death is hard to accept
especially when there is no reason present
Everyone lives with guilt...
that guilt never escapes
Yet, people move on, but not forgetting the loss
Suicide makes a tremendous impact on lives
Family, friends, co-workers, teachers, and colleagues alike
Everyone is effected
wondering, a gun or a knife?
People die everyday, but more than likely a man vs. man fight
a man vs. self is a hard struggle to deal with
a person can't accept failure when they are used to the gold
Everyone knows Jimmy would still be here if he'd have known he was gold to so many people
Jimmy, are you watching? Are you looking down on our lives?
Jimmy, are you listening? Are you hearing our strife?
Jimmy, are you caring? Are you understanding our grief?
Jimmy, are you reading? Are you comprehending these words that I write?
I know you are there, I still talk to you everyday
I know you are with me, you walk with me eachday
I know you are around, there are traces of you left behind
Your one selfish act has impacted many lives
We all dealt with it different, but we all are alike
We just miss you, we miss your smile, we miss your attitude
We miss the Jimmy that left us a year ago
Life, as I knew it, has changed
You took part of my heart, and my mind still thinks about you
What is it like where you live at now? Is it better or do you wish you were back here?
You know you still got family and friends that think and talk about you everyday
I hope you know you're missed
by one and all each and every day!!

Written by Stephanee Lee Bennett on January 10, 2002

Suicide



I have never been and never will be suicidal, but I took the two lines that are usually used as graffiti, "I was here, but now I'm gone" and expanded it into a very long poem.

I was here, but now I'm gone
I'll be dead before too long

Hoping it would set me free
I tied the rope to the tree

There is not much I have to say
For this is the price we all must pay

True, I had little friends
But that's 'cause they would not make amens

Let the truth be told and the lies held back
I'll come again so watch your back

As you go to bed each night
Close your eyes and keep them tight

Remember always what you've done
Or you will never see the sun

Because of you I will die
Always reaching for the sky

You will not hold me back
You just stand and watch me through the black

Whisper softly your goodbye
Is that a tear, there, in your eye?

Could it be that you are sad?
You, always happy, always glad

My courage, it shall surely fade
As I see what a fright I have made

Shall I stop and just jump down?
So all can think I joke like a clown

Or shall I go, with it, through?
And let all know what I say is true

Or shall I leave it up to you?
To decide what I should do


*Once My Day Ends

When my day ends
Yours will begin
You'll start off new
I'll be gone
Although goodbye is hard to say
We'll part for short
Yet, join for long
Don't grieve for me
Be only happy
I'm walking, by your side
Even centuries we may part
Will not mean nothing
I'll be in your heart

10:14 A.M. February 28, 2002

*I've never felt this way before
I never thought I would
I knew if I'd keep trying
Someday things would go my way
But, I never knew how long or hard it would be

The road sure is rough
The mountain's really high
My tears were drowning me
I couldn't reach the top
Not only were my dreams in sight
Blockades were even closer
But, I bust through, now look at me
I'm happy as can be

My sun now rises and never sets
The stars burn bright for me
I never gave up, I never got down
I stayed on top, so look at me now!

My tears are dried, my smile is permanent
my heart is finally appreached
I'm here, everything's clear and I wouldn't give it up
for ANYTHING!

9:43 A.M. February 25, 2002

*Staring deep inside you
I can see all your fears
If only I could reach you
I'd save you from them

You make yourself too distant
You're way too far away
So far beyond my reach
I can't come close to your soul

Make yourself closer
Try to attach to bigger things
Don't settle for less
You can be the best

Concentrate hard
Reach your goals
You may not reach the moon
But you can definetly touch the stars

Do you ever sit and cry?
Wonder why you're here?
Ever pined about succeeding?
Trust me, you're on your way there!

Promise me, you'll never give up
Tell me, you'll keep trying harder
Listen to me, you can achieve
Never doubt me, you hold the key

What has success ever done?
You'll see it'll make you feel good
If you try, and try, and keep on
You can be anything you dream of

I will help you with anything
I'll be there every step of the way
If you fall, I'll help you to your feet
I won't let you give up, I know you can't be beat

Stand up tall, on your own two feet
Keep on climbing, never take a seat
I know you can do it
Now...your candle has been lit

Your flame will burn eternally
Your heart will never shame
As long as you keep working
To keep that firey flame

11:39 A.M. February 22, 2002

*Too Many Tears

Laying on the ground
Staring at the stars
You'd brought my hopes up
Then let me fall down
Lifted up my spirit
Made me smile a big old grin
I thought that I could make it
Not anymore, I'm crying too many tears

Your strong embrace comforted me
Your charm sheltered
I thought that was all I needed
Until the day my heart broke
I'm so much stronger now, I can take the pain I receive
I don't give up, yet I don't go on
I get stuck in the middle, in between, because
I cried too many tears

Your kiss enticed me for as long as I can remember
Your eyes glared into my soul
I trusted you so much, I lost all sense
When I was with you, I was carefree
I had a dream, a loving thought
I wanted to be with you forever
But, now you've made me cry too many tears

Now I'm standing on the edge
Too far to turn back
I'm crying, I'm crying
Screaming louder than ever before
Tears are falling, screams are echoing
Fear had built up; anger foreseen
I'm hurt, it's getting hard to breathe
Everything's getting blurry, I no longer can see
Thanks for what you put me through
I'll say goodbye now; only to the pain you've cast upon me
Nothing's anything to me anymore; it wouldn't be anything to
you either if you'd have cried as many tears as I have

10:01 A.M. February 5, 2002

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

Author Unknown

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt
so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here. . . in your heart

*Believing in Me

My life is running away
I’m stuck at the start
I can’t follow the leader
Because then I’d be deceiving my heart
Can’t I follow the leader
Yet, still be ahead of it all?
Can’t I take a stand,
While still not letting me fall
I don’t like second place
I feel like I have failed
If I remain in first
I will know I never bailed
I don’t act conceited
I just know I can always do better
But, following the leader would mean
I’m stopping, I feel I can’t be the “setter”
I keep on trying
I never give up
If I cannot do something
When I am done, I will be able to
I am in charge of my life
I am the ruler of me
I can accomplish anything
If I simply… just believe.



a * indicates a poem written by ME--Stephanee Bennett

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