Ken Barry Payne

When Angels Came From Heaven

When angels came from heaven
And flew away with you
We were left heartbroken
Not knowing what to do

There was no warning signs
Just a pair of pure white wings
And now we miss you very much
And all the joy you used to bring

We feel an empty space inside
Its a place you used to be
And no one can replace you ever
Even though now your free

We keep asking the same question
Why did it have to be you
But theres never any answers
So what more can we do

We just hold on to your memorys
And keep that space open for you
And when we meet again some day
Our skys shall all turn blue

We miss you more each day that passes
As absence makes the heart grow stronger
And we shall love you forever more
No matter where you wander.
Copyright� Sharon Wheeler.

Donna Johnson Nee Parr (Close Friend) July 23, 2009

Until We Meet Again

I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
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I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a man to be proud of, I am still your Husband and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...

Unknown Author

Donna Johnson Nee Parr (Close Friend) July 8, 2009

The Next Place ...by Warren Hanson

The next place that I go
Will be as peaceful and familiar
As a sleepy summer Sunday
And a sweet, untroubled mind.
And yet . . .
It won't be anything like any place I've ever been. . .
Or seen. . . or even dreamed of
In the place I leave behind.
I won't know where I'm going,
And I won't know where I've been
As I tumble through the always
And look back toward the when
I'll glide beyond the rainbows.
I'll drift above the sky.
I'll fly into the wonder, without ever wondering why.
I won't remember getting there.
Somehow I'll just arrive.
But I'll know that I belong there
And will feel much more alive
Than I have ever felt before.
I will be absolutely free of the things that I held onto
That were holding onto me.
The next place that I go
Will be so quiet and so still
That the whispered song of sweet belonging will rise up to fill
The listening sky with joyful silence,
And with unheard harmonies
Of music made by no one playing,
Like a hush upon breeze.
There will be no room for darkness in that place of living light,
Where an ever-dawning morning pushes back the dying night.
The very air will fill with brilliance, as the brightly shining sun
And the moon and half a million stars are married into one.
The next place that I go Won't really be a place at all.
There won't be any seasons --
winter, summer, spring or fall --
Nor a Monday, Nor a Friday,
Nor December, Nor July.
And the seconds will be standing still. . .
While hours hurry by.
I will not be a boy or girl,
A woman or man.
I'll simply be just, simply, me.
No worse or better than.
My skin will not be dark or light.
I won't be fat or tall.
The body I once lived in
Won't be part of me at all.
I will finally be perfect.
I will be without a flaw.
I will never make one more mistake,
Or break the smallest law.
And the me that was impatient,
Or was angry, or unkind,
Will simply be a memory.
The me I left behind.
I will travel empty-handed.
There is not a single thing
I have collected in my life
That I would ever want to bring Except. . .
The love of those who loved me,
And the warmth of those who cared.
The happiness and memories
And magic that we shared.
Though I will know the joy of solitude. . .
I'll never be alone. I'll be embraced
By all the family and friends I've ever known.
Although I might not see their faces,
All our hearts will beat as one,
And the circle of our spirits
Will shine brighter than the sun.
I will cherish all the friendship I was fortunate to find,
All love and all the laughter in the place I leave behind.
All these good things will go with me.
They will make my spirit glow.
And that light will shine forever In the next place that I go.

Donna Johnson Nee Parr (Close Friend) July 1, 2009

Your 80th Birthday

Happy Birthday Ken. You had 2 Birthday Cakes today, The Chocolate one was the Best.
You always said you would Never be 80, You will remain 79 Forever, But Today IS YOUR 80th so Happy Birthday Ken...
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Donna Johnson Nee Parr (Close Friend) June 28, 2009

*♥* *♥* Simply Put. *♥* *♥*

Simply put ...I really miss you
I've continued to ask why
Life took this dreadful wrong turn...
Now I often sit and cry
*♥* *♥*
Simply put ...my heart is broken
Most people have no clue
Unless they live this heartache...
They don't know what I've lived through
*♥* *♥*
Simply put... I long to hug you
Share a gentle warm embrace
Often spend each day just wishing....
This truth could somehow be erased
*♥* *♥*
Simply put... I can't remember...
The last time I heard your voice
Memories are often painful...
I was not given any choice
*♥* *♥*
Simply put... I know I'm grieving
Won't get better through the years
I have learned some coping methods...
To accept this new frontier
*♥* *♥*
Simply put... I'm good at masking
Denying what I feel
For I know deep down inside me...
I will never truly heal.
*♥* *♥*
Simply put...I really miss you
No one knows the pain I bear
Simply put... there is no reason
Losing you was just not fair.
*♥* *♥*

Patricia Mackenzie May 31, 2009

☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆
I have not turned my back on you,
so there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven,
just beyond the morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart,
when you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
and watched him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
then I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you,
while I wiped each tear you cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
we'll meet again one day,
beyond the dark and stormy sky,
a Rainbow lights the way.
Those we love remain with us,
For love lives on.
And cherished memories never fade,
Because a loved one's gone …
☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆~♥~☆

Linda C May 29, 2009

Letter From Heaven
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 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 awhile,
I'd say goodbye 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 day,
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.
(Unknown)

Love Mary xxxx

Mary Thong-Garner May 28, 2009

I had a lovely dream last night
I wish it had come true.
I travelled on a shooting star
and made my way to you.

You welcomed me with open arms
and held me oh so tight.
You took me to a wonderful place
and what a beautiful sight.

The angels were singing quietly
as you took me by the hand.
Into God's Beautiful Garden
a wonderous and pleasant land.

You kissed me softly on the lips
I held you close to me.
I didn't want to let you go
I couldn't set you free.

You told me that you loved me
and would for ever more.
But that I must go back now
and you led me to Heaven's Door.

I floated down upon a cloud
My eyes were filled with tears.
You waved goodbye once again
and said wait a few more years.

As I awoke this morning
and I lay there in my bed
I couldn't help but wonder
at all things you said.

I know you are at peace now,
and I am still your loving wife
I thank the dear Lord up above
for bringing you into my life.

So when my time is over
and I lay my head to rest
I'll go back on that shooting star
To the one I love the best.

Written by Jean Cavanagh 2009

Jean Cavanagh May 28, 2009

The Rose Beyond The Wall

A Rose once grew where all could see
Sheltered Beside a Garden Wall
And as the Days passed Swiftly By
It Spread its branches Straight and Tall

One Day a Beam of Light Shone Through
A Crevice that had opened Wide
The Rose Bent Gently Towards its Warmth
Then Passed Beyond the Other Side

Now,You deeply feel its Loss
Be Comforted, The Rose Blooms There
Its Beauty Even Greater Now
Nutured By Gods Care
(By Anon)

Donna Johnson Nee Parr (Close Friend) May 27, 2009