THE UNDEFENDED VICTIM

For me no gavel hammers
the scales were never weighed.
My crime was that of victim
my life was the price I paid.
And when my life was taken
why weren't my rights read?
And the statement, "overruled"
when they pronounced me dead?

I'll never hear my rights
nor take the witness stand.
No attorney will defend me,
my fate was in the killer's hand.
Now the courtroom's crowded
as the defendant pleads his case,
with just the glimmer of a tear,
cold eyes on a straight face.

But oh, that I could take the stand
if they could witness my last breath,
could they live with the terror
that I went through in death?
If they could hear my pleading cries
and see the hatred in that face,
at last, we'd know, the scales had
"been balanced" in this case.

If I could tell the jury
exactly how it was
the fear and pain that I went through
struck down without a cause.
Did the jury carefully weigh it all
as they listened to the plea?
There were no emotions showing now,
just the hopes of going free.

The final verdict now is in
as the defendant stands in tears
if only I had done as well.....
given ten to twenty years.

~ author unknown ~





I GOT FLOWERS TODAY

I got flowers today. It wasn't my birthday or any other special day.
We had our first argument last night, and he
said a lot of cruel things that really
hurt me. I know he is sorry and didn't
mean the things he said because
he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today.
It wasn't our anniversary
or any other special day.
Last night, he threw me into
a wall and started to choke me.
It seemed like a nightmare.
I couldn't believe it was real.
I woke up this morning sore
and bruised all over. I know he
was sorry because he sent
me flowers today.

I got flowers today.
It wasn't Mother's Day
or any other special day.
Last night, he beat me up again.
And it was much
worse than all the other times.
If I leave him, what will I do?
How will I take care of my kids?
I'm afraid of him and scared to leave.
But I know he must be sorry
because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today.
Today was a very special day.
It was the day of my funeral.
Last night he finally killed me.

If only I had gathered enough courage
and strength to leave him, I would not have
gotten flowers today.

~ Author unknown ~





To my dearest family,

Some things I'd like to say. But first of all,
to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of
sadness; Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just
because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when
my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while
you were gone. As for your dearest
family, They'll be here
later on. I need you here badly,
you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do,
to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on that list, was to
watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....
in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years.
Because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all
that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
One thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads
ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking
one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night.....
"My day was not in vain".
And now I am contented....
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.

So if you meet someone
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down
the street and you've got me
on your mind; I'm walking in your
footsteps just half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go....
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going.....
you're coming here to me.

~ Author Unknown ~





Forever In My Heart

A million times I've needed you
A million times I've cried.
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one can ever fill.

It broke my heart to lose you
but you did not go alone.
A part of me went with you
the day God called you home.

Your precious memory is my keepsake
with which I'll never part.
God has you safely in his keeping
But I have you forever in my heart.

~ Author unknown ~


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