To Those I Love


    When I die, give what's left of me to the children 
and the old men that want to die.
   And if you want to cry, cry for your brother
walking in the street beside you.
     And when you need me, put your arms around someone wanting to be held and give them what you need to give me.

Look for me, in the people I have loved.
And if you cannot give me away at least let me 
live less in the anguish of your heart 
than in the sparkle of your eyes.
You can love me most by letting hands touch hands, 
and letting go of what needs to be free.
Love does not die....people do....
so when all that's left of me is love, give me away.
I'll see you at home in heaven..

   ~Author Unknown~


 
 
 
 
Diana

     An angel with 
     a dress of lace 
     placed a kiss 
     upon your face 
     to keep you safe 
     from the insane 
     and kept your pretty face 
     inchained 
     in a tower 
     in the heart 
     of all the tamed 
     and your cheerful smile 
     placed inside 
     a small vial 
     that's seen throughout 
     every mile 
     of the earth 
     which holds your heart 
     and never shall let go 
 

     ©Tamara LaPlante 1997 


 
 
 


 

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