In the house of the Lord

Here I sit in the house of the Lord
Where many come together in accord
Here we sit to hear blessed words
And dream of heaven: another world

The angels gather to hear us sing
Voices raised to God: blessed, adoring
Yes, many angels watch: come on wing
For Him we gather: praise our King

Psalms of praise rise up into blue skies
Blessings come to those gathered: multiplied
Hearts and souls are sighing: no more crying
These many see their saviour as He lay dying

Dear Lord I come before you...
Praise, sing, bow down before you
Hearts, minds, souls implore you
Dear wonderful Father of all: we adore you

No need for words

One day I was singing a sad refrain...
To my grand daughter 'twas very plain
She was brought down so very low
Like she understood, without words, you know
It was like she felt the depth of my despair
Simply by listening to that sad, troubled air
Little children understand so very much...
By a simple tone, a gentle, loving touch...
Words need not even enter in
The melody was beautiful and as such
Our connection was sublime, within
She felt my melancholy, felt my soul touch
Upon my wordless suffering
Ah Lord if only we could become like her, like him
Our Lord who took up all of our terrible sins

All alone in my room

I'm all alone in my room
Waiting to hear from you
Need to sleep but wondering
Will it be a given thing?
Will I wake from slumber?
Thinking to hear a noise...
Will these ghosts within my mind?
Tear me asunder as I seek for poise?
Will I dream of strangers?
Tearing at my heart...
Suddenly realising in my anger
That we have been torn so far apart...
Oh Amy I already miss you...
Wish you were still here
But I knew as I kissed you...
You had to takes your leave

In my room

In my room
In the quiet night
I am alone
In the candle light
All is calm
All is still
Ghosts surround me
Spectres of my life
Amy still lingers
In my thoughts
As little fingers
Scrabbling on the floor
Though memories persist
I am lost for ever more
Slowly
All is crumbling
Slowly
Life goes on
But I am left alone
Nobody else is home

Amy Angel of my heart

The rain was falling from the skies
Tears from heaven filled my eyes
I'm missing you my dear little friend
My heart still just doesn't comprehend
I think to see you welcoming me home
But that will now never be...you're gone
Yes, you have gone from me: missing you
Forever I will be: missing the love you
Brought to me: the love you taught to me
Faithful friend I loved you so...
Didn't want to ever let you go...
But time escapes and runs away
You had to leave me come what may
I turn around to look for you
But you're not there: I know it's so true
Miss you Amy Angel of my heart
Memories in here are all that never depart 

Buried in the garden

Dear Amy lies buried in the garden
She will be remembered: I beg no pardon
Amy loved with all she was given
Her little heart beat started in heaven
Last night I prayed for God to take her home
No longer could I keep her here alone
Her dad Mickey is long gone now
Mum Kia too was taken home: I vow
They were the best little animal family
Sent from heaven just for me and mine
We were all loved unconditionally...
For animal love is pure energy, sublime
I carried her to her last resting place
Uncovered her face so she could see
Just where it was that she would be
Though her eyes were dimmed, obviously
Wrapped in a blanket so she would stay
Clean and warm and that's okay
We picked the flowers and placed them too
Sweet scented and colourful just for you
Added parsley and mint as well
Just in case: I wanted a nice smell
We said a prayer of thanks to God above
Thanking Him for sending her for us to love

Thank you my friend Amy

Thank you for being my trusted friend
Thank you for loving me till your end
My precious little hairy best friend
I will miss you but now as I send...
You off to your peaceful rest
I know you loved with all your heart
Of our family you were a precious part
I remember the day of your birth
3rd of June 2001, Vanessa was there
She helped you take your first breath of air
Poor Kia was at a loss, didn't know what to do
You were her very first puppy too
Over the years we grew closer and closer
You followed me everywhere...my shadow
If I was outside, you would be too
If was at my computer, you were at my feet
If I was cooking, it was the kitchen for you
If I went out for the day...you waited patiently
You always knew when I was due home
Waiting at the front door for me to come
When you had your epileptic fits
I'd hold you close till it was the end if it
You trusted me with your precious life
I could do anything and you were fine
I remember our long country walks
You and Kia would have to tag along
Eager to run about in the sunshine
Tails wagging with excited delight
Ah those rabbits always gave you a run
You loved the chase but never caught one
Remember those beautiful sunsets?
We would sit and stare for ages
You and Kia sitting close together
Tails entwined...my yin and yang
Ah these precious memories I cherish
'Tis such a shame we all have to perish
But from dust we were created
And back to the earth we all are fated
Thank you my precious little friend
For loving me until your inevitable end