This is another poem written by John F. of Absecon, it is very touching...it is titled - COMFORT
Comfort
You've shown us what's important
The things that are worthwhile
You've done so with uncommon grace
And with your treasured smile
You've helped us see what matters
What makes a better world
Family is what makes a home
You give us this, amazing girl
You've brought together many souls
That may have never met
You've planted seeds that grow to trees
Their shadows shade us from regret
Family makes a house a home
And through you our home grew
Into this community
That wants so now to comfort you
You've touched us all so deeply
With eyes that shine like starlight
A soul as pure as winters snow
That makes the darkest days seem bright
While none of us can ever know
Which path we'll have to travel
The trip is what we make of it
A road of gold or road of gravel
You walk your path with dignity
Uncommon for your years
The model you have set for us
Will live on long beyond our tears
Your heart, it seems, is mountain size
And beats with ours together
You've made a home within our hearts
To comfort us forever
This is an original poem written by Kelly McEvoy. Kelly is Shelby (and Justin's) 15 year old cousin.
Titled - "I am Sorry"
I hate the way this makes me feel
And I can't believe this is for real
My friend,my cousin, my voice of reason
So young and unaware of this chance of treason
It's like your body has betrayed you
No one knows what to do
I wish I knew, really I wish that I could fix this all by myself
Just for a moment put my emotions upon shelf
I am sorry that you have to lose your hair
And I am sorry for all the tubes you have to wear
But I am sorry that this is the way it has to be
But most of all I am sorry that this is you instead of me.
Click on the link below for another beautiful poem with music.
God's Child on Loan
Comfort
You've shown us what's important
The things that are worthwhile
You've done so with uncommon grace
And with your treasured smile
You've helped us see what matters
What makes a better world
Family is what makes a home
You give us this, amazing girl
You've brought together many souls
That may have never met
You've planted seeds that grow to trees
Their shadows shade us from regret
Family makes a house a home
And through you our home grew
Into this community
That wants so now to comfort you
You've touched us all so deeply
With eyes that shine like starlight
A soul as pure as winters snow
That makes the darkest days seem bright
While none of us can ever know
Which path we'll have to travel
The trip is what we make of it
A road of gold or road of gravel
You walk your path with dignity
Uncommon for your years
The model you have set for us
Will live on long beyond our tears
Your heart, it seems, is mountain size
And beats with ours together
You've made a home within our hearts
To comfort us forever
You've shown us what's important
The things that are worthwhile
You've done so with uncommon grace
And with your treasured smile
You've helped us see what matters
What makes a better world
Family is what makes a home
You give us this, amazing girl
You've brought together many souls
That may have never met
You've planted seeds that grow to trees
Their shadows shade us from regret
Family makes a house a home
And through you our home grew
Into this community
That wants so now to comfort you
You've touched us all so deeply
With eyes that shine like starlight
A soul as pure as winters snow
That makes the darkest days seem bright
While none of us can ever know
Which path we'll have to travel
The trip is what we make of it
A road of gold or road of gravel
You walk your path with dignity
Uncommon for your years
The model you have set for us
Will live on long beyond our tears
Your heart, it seems, is mountain size
And beats with ours together
You've made a home within our hearts
To comfort us forever