Did you know

That life would end like this?

Did you know

You were killing yourself ever so slowly?

Did you know

We all knew your pain you couldn't even see?

Did you know

in the last moments of silence

the pain you'd leave

Did you know

you where going to die that night, as you slowly lost control

Did you ever see

your choices weren't killing just you, but also me?

Did you know,

you where a special brother to me?

Did you know

as we lowered you into the ground that that night was the last you'd see?

You showed me a lot of things,
I learned a lot I didn't know,
But you forgot to teach me one last thing
How to let you go,
I know you didn't mean to leave me,
Sometimes we have no choice,
I miss being your sister,
Hearing my name called by your voice,
I wish I got to say "I Love You"
Before you were given to the sky,
If God could grant me one last wish 
I'd ask to say "Goodbye"
You always meant a lot to me,
I could never love you less,
I Know It's True When They Say
"HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST"
R.I.P. 

Hero

If a frame is worth a thousand words,

And still by all accounts,

A thousand words is all it takes

To make a second count.

Except a picture doesn't move

until there's twenty four

So for every thousand words too few

I'll write a thousand more

At least that's what I'd like to say

That I have two billion words.

That's eighteen years turned into frames

To heal a world of hurt

And it's not that I'm not willing

But rather, I'm not able

So I'll use freeze frame magic

To tell this hero's fable.

To reiterate; twenty four frames per second

Creates the illusion of motion

That's twenty four thousand words per second

To recreate this fluid notion.

And illusion isn't a word I like.

It implies he isn't real.

But the movement inspired in all alike

Has a kinesthetic feel,

And acts as a concrete testament to his existence.

His grin was always worn a little bit off kilter

As if it couldn't hold all of the joy it filtered,

And was tipping into the surrounding space

A contagious smile that slowly spread across his love ones' faces.

His eyes glowed without compare, immersed in umber flame.

The questioned who you were and asked you without shame,

"How can I help?"

They burnt away the paper mache masks we so often wear,

Mantles and guises with incendiary tears

Would fall to the ground, replaced by genuine care

And glimmering hope.

His eyebrows. I could talk for hours and still not touch the length of those majestic caterpillars. And no, there's no poetry here. They're eyebrows. Just looking at them, at him, you knew he would make you laugh.

And he did. He carried a profound simplicity for his youth,

And understanding hidden unkempt and uncouth

Behind messy tufts of shaggy hair

Aloof behavior, suggesting "I don't care"

When really, that's all he did.

He walked with a loose sensibility and a tenacious

Comprehension for life that many of us still grasp at tentatively.

He loved to live.

He lived to love.

If only life were so simple as kissing the pain away.

Which brings me to what I'd like to say today.

Sometimes, actions aren't enough to take away the pain.

Sometimes words cannot will the past to live again.

Sometimes what we feel seems wrong

And what we know is wrong feels right

Sometimes we don't have the answers

And sometimes that's alright.

Our hero lived a wondrous life,

And left so much love behind

His legend isn't simply his

But his and yours and mine,

A legacy lived on through us

And countless stories told

Frozen movie frames

We'll remember 'til we're old.

Snapshot stories played on repeat

Forever in our minds

To make up for the things not done

And words we'll never find.

I'd like to close on the last few words

I spoke to my dear friend.

"I won't say goodbye for now,

but 'til we meet again."

I wanted to genuinely write a thousand words for you.

And while I was writing, I realized something.

I'd want to write a thousand more.

And a thousand more.

And a thousand more.

And I don't think that feeling will ever go away.

So instead, I'm going to trust that you'll live on in all of us.

To my dearest brother.

(Author Unknown)

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free

I'm following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that place at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah yes, these things I too, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life's been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now, He set me free

Don't cry for me now I have died, for I'm still here I'm by your side,

My body's gone but my soul's is here, please don't shed another tear,

I am still here I'm all around, only my body lies in the ground.

I am the snowflake that kisses your nose,

I am the frost, that nips your toes.

I am the sun ,bringing you light,

I am the star, shining so bright.

I am the rain, refreshing the earth,

I am the laughter, I am the mirth.

I am the bird, up in the sky,

I am the cloud, that's drifting by.

I am the thoughts, inside your head,

While I'm still there, I can't be dead

Look for me in Rainbows

Time for me to go now, I won't say goodbye;

Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.

In the morning sunrise when all the world is new,

Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.

Time for me to leave you, I won't say goodbye;

Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky.

In the evening sunset, when all the world is through,

Just look for me and love me, and I'll be close to you.

It won't be forever, the day will come and then

My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again.

Time for us to part now, we won't say goodbye;

Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky.

Every waking moment, and all your whole life through

Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.

Just wish me to be near you,

And I'll be there with you.

Music and lyrics: Conn Bernard (1990). Vicki Brown

Until We Meet Again

by Unknown

Each morning when we awake

we know that you are gone.

And no one knows the heartache

As we try to carry on.

Our hearts still ache with sadness

and many tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you,

No one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you,

your place no one can fill.

In life we loved you dearly,

In death we love you still.

There will always be a heartache,

and often a silent tear,

But always a precious memory

Of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase,

And heartaches make a lane,

We'd walk the path to heaven

And bring you home again.

We hold you close within our hearts,

And there you will remain,

To walk with us throughout our lives

Until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now,

And nothing will be the same,

But as God calls us one by one,

The chain will link again. 

What Became of Me?

What became of me?

Stripped of my identity

Grief engulfed my soul

Where is the girl of old?

Was I simply existing

Inside a well formed shell?

No-one new my weaknesses,

No-one could tell.

What became of me?

Stripped of my identity

When you came to me

I was oh, so happy

You left me feeling hijacked

And my world was shattered through

Now I’ve lost my confidence

And lies became the truth.

What became of me?

Stripped of my identity.

I’ve become so sad

Thinking of what I could have had

I must learn to live with this

Yesterday’s girl non-existent

Now I have to get to know

The me I really ought to show

I’m living with a stranger in my head.

What became of me?

Now I see that I am free

Welcome in the new

And start to become truer to myself

You Never Said Goodbye

by Unknown

You never said I'm leaving

You never said goodbye.

You were gone before I knew it,

And only God knew why.

A million times I needed you,

A million times I 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,

That no one could ever fill.

It broke my heart to lose you,

But you didn't go alone

For part of me went with you,

The day God took you home

Robin Ali

Born

February 18, 1976

Died

October 2, 2016

MY BROTHER, ROBIN

Robin - The Man

Born 18.02.1976 to Robin and Sylvia (deceased) in Leicester, UK .

Adopted by Diane (mum) at 6 years of age. Brother to Kristie, Paul, Simon, Peter and Jemma.

I know how proud you were to become a Great Uncle when we found out that a lil Skizz bean was on its way. Of course at the time we didn't know if it was going to need a pink or blue city kit..... 

Reggie Thomas Skirrow Will know you Robin in every way I can possibly manage or conjure up xxx 

Reggie says Hi Uncle Robin xxxx

Still Here (Within My Heart)

You were taken way to soon

I guess God has big plans for you

How can I deal with these feelings

How can I concentrate

When I don't understand

Why you, were taken away

I'd come and join you tonight

Up in that starry sky

But I know you'd want me

To keep on living my life

So I promise you I'll fulfil my dreams

Just like I told you

There's still so much I haven't given

So tonight this one is for you

You're still here within my heart

You're in my thoughts

(I know you can hear me)

You're in my dreams

(I still see you)

Oh I hope you hear my prayers

Because every word I say to you

You know it's true

I still feel you

All around me

The warmth you gave

Still, surrounds me

The light you gave

Can still be found in me

Just gotta look deep down

To see you're still here with me

Sometimes I cry myself to sleep

Sometimes it's hard

Just to make it through the week

Nothing has ever cut this deep

Why did you leave us

Why did God take you away

Why couldn't he have just let you stay

I question that every day

I know you'll still guide me,

I know if I'm lost.

You will find me

I feel your presence inside me

You'll always be here to stay

Nobody can ever take that away

You're still here within my heart

You're in my thoughts

(I know you can hear me)

You're in my dreams

(I still see you)

Oh I hope you hear my prayers

Because every word I say to you

You know it's true

I still feel you

All around me

The warmth you gave

Still, surrounds me

The light you gave

Can still be found in me

Just gotta look deep down

To see you're still here with me

The memories never fade

I can still clearly see your face

And the way you assured me

Everything's gonna be okay

I remember your embrace

The smiles you always gave

All the laughs and tears we made

I remember all your advice

Didn't even have to think twice

You pick me up

When I need you the most

You may have been, taken away

But I know you're here in me

You're still here within my heart

You're in my thoughts

(I know you can hear me)

You're in my dreams

(I still see you)

Oh I hope you hear my prayers

Because every word I say to you

You know it's true

I still feel you

All around me

The warmth you gave

Still, surrounds me

The light you gave

Can still be found in me

Just gotta look deep down

To see you're still here with me

I'm still torn,

That you're gone

But I know

you're always gonna be

Right here with me

I look to the sky

When I need some advice

Because I can still hear your voice

It speaks from deep inside

Telling me everything's

gonna be alright

I know you're out there

I know you care

Oh this one is written for you

I dedicate this song to you

You're still here within my heart

You're in my thoughts

(I know you can hear me)

You're in my dreams

(I still see you)

Oh I hope you hear my prayers

Because every word I say to you

You know it's true

I still feel you

All around me

The warmth you gave

Still, surrounds me

The light you gave

Can still be found in me

Just gotta look deep down

To see you're still here with me

I miss you

You'll always be in my heart

Hope you're feeling all my love

I never have to say goodbye

Because I'll see you on the other side

Up in that starry sky

In the starry sky

In the starry sky

**TRIGGER WARNING, MAY BE DISTRESSING TO SOME READERS**

Hero;in addiction (pt 1)

The Dragon is elusive,

Chase it down, no escape,

Warm in foil, Turkey is never served hot,

Silence the clucking, as you nod off

Warm flush, pain-free push,

Hungry demon, temporarily sssshhhhh'ed

Rapidly heading into the rush hole,

Cost of this ride; Only your heart & soul.

When the frazzle fizzles and you've rinsed it clean

In the pipeline, you find no relief

Pin all your hopes on the direct mainline

Making tracks to despair

The world's tinted BROWN

With hints of light and dark

Speed balling, score own goal

The sound of rattling is deafening

Waves of nausea, ebb and flow

Skag sticks around. ...

The aching is killing

Fiending the boot, cracking up

High is actually really low

Pop pop, here's a bag for your head

Farewell ; you are long since dead

That junk was really expensive

Rock bottom costs you everything

Trapped between 'H'eaven & 'H'ell

Smack! It hit hard

Slipped into euphoric slumber

Feeding the dragon

Battling the demons

"Just one last hit; this really is it!"

The mantra of every Hero;in addiction

So many regrets

So many unanswered questions

I miss you...

Miss you so much...

Listen

Yo yo yo yo

I hope you're somewhere listening to this

I wish I knew why you did what you did

'Cause I still haven't really come to terms with the truth

There must have been something you were determined to prove

The lessons you taught me, I can't forget

But there's so many unanswered questions

Now everything seems meaningless

You lived fast and died young

But my brother you were a genius

How could you ever believe that you'll survive

I don't care what they say, that shit is suicide

I won't lie, there was much distance between you and I

I should've told you not to do it, don't be stupid

You've got looks, got brains and your future's bright

Now you're gone I feel like I'm gon' lose my mind

I never thought you'd get yourself organised

I wish we saw the signs, the shock left us all traumatised

These are awful times, and I need more than rhymes

'Cause this was more than a tragedy

You can't just cheat the forces of gravity

You left me here to hold a brave face supporting the family

In a way you were dying to live

It's fucked up man, I'm crying while I'm writing this shit

Water from my eyes is stopping me from lighting my spliff

Why didn't you realise that your life is a gift

Mum and Dad don't understand why they've outlived their son

Every single CD, Mix Tape and Album to come

Is dedicated to no other than my blood brother

But I hate you, for the way you made my Mum suffer

Words can't explain, how a certain part of my heart hurts with the harshest pain

Last time we spoke, we said we weren't brothers and we aren't the same

I told myself you were too far past insane

How could we not take your death badly

I just asked mum and she said your name meant happy

But my soul is too cold to laugh

My heart bleeds when I'm looking at your old school photograph

I wish that I could touch your beautiful flesh

I'm writing but we ain't even had the funeral yet

Now death is something, that I'm staying ever ready for

You had plenty more to give, you weren't even 24

I don't understand why you had to die

In a lot of rappers rhymes, death is glamorised

Not me, I'll always stay remembering you

I should've known this was something you'd eventually do

When you got shift, we should've known it was bad

The next day I was sitting here consoling my Dad

It's like a nightmare, it still doesn't seem real

But this is my life, not some fucking deep film

It's the strange feeling I felt in the late night

Witnesses said that you fell from a great height

Can't be my brother man, tell me it ain't right

Right now I'd rather blaze, we could face life

Shit what a waste, what a shame

I just gotta make sure your life wasn't lost in vain

This is my brother, not just a departed friend

So hard for my [?] to start again

From now on our lives will never be the same

We holding on too tight for the memories to fade

24 years was hardly a life

On the day you passed, it's like a part of me died

I've been scarred many times but this pain is so much worse

And it's so much harder to describe

You will still be missed

I'm sorry we didn't support you, we thought we did

I wish I broke your leg so you couldn't jump

Now all I can do... is rep your fuckin name like I should've done

'Cause it's only right

I'm still not sleeping, but now I'm seeing your ghost at night

We all wish we could've stopped you

I know I can't go back in time now, but I want to

It's like a tightened knot that I can't undo

Why did I have to lose you to realize I loved you

Be careful what you wish for, in case it comes true

Right now I'm confused, feeling so subdued

When they arrested you, they wanted to sanction you

The only thing we did wrong was going and getting you

Next morning you was up, not doing what you was meant to do

That wasn't the life that you were meant to have

That wasn't the way that it was meant to be

You were sick, not physically but mentally

I still ain't got a fraction of this shit off of my chest

All that goes through my mind is them constant regret

Why why why did you die for no reason

All of a sudden the weathers cold it's so freezing

Have you ever head the saying, when it rains it pours

Don't ever try to tell me my pain is the same as yours

'Cause it's not, and everything isn't what it seems

I'm pinching myself but I know that this is not a dream

Why did you have to do that, this isn't fair

Listen my brother, never think that I didn't care

There's no words to describe the way that this feels

Now I can clearly separate the fake from the real

Why did everyone else have to be bro

I still can't quiet believe that you're actually gone

Just 5 days, 5 days and it feels like the same day

Weed ain't helping but I need it just to maintain

'Cause the bleak reality is terrible

And last night mom was practically hysterical

People I thought would care, couldn't care less

I need a lot of support 'cause I'm feeling bare stressed

And everyone else seems immature

I'm being tested, thinking what is there left that I'm living for

I need to clear my thoughts, stop thinking and try n breathe

Just a week ago I was so innocent and naive

Now my insides are burning like hells flames

I've realized up until now I've never felt pain

It's so evident that everything I cared about before was so irrelevant

There's certain people that call when they see that this shit is hurting

But I see them for what they are now 'cause I'm a different person

R.I.P.

I miss you...

In fact fuck R.I.P

I want you to live through me

Live through me...

Live through me...

Live... through... me...

Heaven has called upon you today,

leaving so many words left to say.

But now it's too late, for your time has come,

words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some.

Regrets and wishes are probably there too,

but lasting forever are memories of you.

I was there when you needed a place to stay,

just like you would be there for me night or day.

There have been many times that we disagreed,

but we were there for each other in time of need.

Now it's time for me to say Good-Bye,

until we meet again in heaven to fly.

Pete and I came to wish you happy birthday Bro. You are missed and loved more than ever xxxx 

You need not visit my grave

for repentance or regret

release from guilt will

not be found there either.

Your forgiveness

must come from within

for I forgave you

a long time ago.

Do visit my grave and

bring flowers

if it reminds you of all

the good times we shared.

Come and do your

“remember whens”

stories of laughter and love

we shared before

it was my time to go.

17:11 4/2/17 7lb 5 & 1/2oz Reggie Thomas Skirrow was born xxx

Is death the last sleep? No, it is the last and final awakening.

Walter Scott

We celebrated Jemma's birthday on 19.01.17. Our dear friends Kim and Sophie joined your sisters and mum for a lovely meal and a few cocktails at Turtle Bay in Leicester.  Jemma ordered your favourite double dipped steak.  It was absolutely delicious!  Gappy Ranks - Butterflies played in the background and we knew that you were there with us! I am sure that you had a good laugh at some of our silly antics!

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/robin-francis-Ali 

SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?

Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?

Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down.

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short.

The music won't last.

Do you run through each day on the fly?

When you ask, “How are you?”

Do you hear the reply?

When the day is done, do you lie in your bed,

with the next hundred chores running through your head?

You'd better slow down

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short

The music won't last.

Ever told your child,

We'll do it tomorrow?

And in your haste,

Not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die

Cause you never had time

To call and say,'Hi'

You'd better slow down.

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short.

The music won't last..

When you run so fast to get somewhere,

You miss half the fun of getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,

It is like an unopened gift....

Thrown away.

Life is not a race.

Do take it slower

Hear the music

Before the song is over.

I never got a chance to say goodbye

And now when I think of you all I do is cry

You left a message upon my heart

One with which I shall never part

The things you taught me the world will never know

And now thanks to you I can finally grow

You taught me strength, you taught me courage

You taught me love and gave me knowledge

You made me smile when the tears poured down

You helped me to turn my life around

We hurt each other it is true

But for the rest of my life I will always love you

Last night I came to you in a dream and although you didn't want it to end, we had to part once more. Will you do something for me? When sleep finds you tonight and we meet again in a place where life is so unreal; know that we are truly together in spirit. Forget the nonsense of happenings around us and just feel my presence. Understand that it is only my body that has died, not me, not my soul, who I am. I am with you, watching over you, guiding you. I am alive... I realise that it's not the same, the fact that you are not able to reach out and touch me, hold me, even kiss me like you once had, and for you, I wish I could change all that... but I can't. You see, for me nothing has changed between us, but the fact that you no longer hear me the way you use to, you no longer see me or feel me in a way that you're familiar. My love for you hasn't changed, but what has is my understanding of life and self. It's so beautiful here... I am happy and at peace. It's more then you could ever dream. If you could only feel how serene it all is. Imagine for a moment standing in a sea of tall green grass surrounded by wild flowers dancing with a breeze, trees towering lazily above you swaying gently back and forth while reaching upward toward a brilliant blue sky. Imagine the sun so warm, so soft its touch, so full of love filling you completely as you are one with all that is and ever has been. I feel no pain... I am happy and I know that I am home. 

Please do not be sad for me and know that I am only... but a breath away. 

With Love, 

From Heaven

You were still my brother

no matter what you did

or how you lived

and I loved you.

We were so close

These latter years

Just as we were

when we were younger.

I wish you were here

so I could hold you

one last time

before you had to go.

The last time I saw you

You looked tired ,  old 

I wish you  were still here for me to scold!

Brother is the one who helps me up when I have fallen.

My brother is the one who is always saying no he can't be your boyfriend.

My brother is the one who sticks up for me.

My brother is the first one to fight for me.

My brother the one I love with all my heart.

My brother the strong one.

Falling through memory's wide open window,

Hitherto kept tightly closed.

I'm flying away into chilhood experience

Where, brother and I were supposed

To be good, while parental strife, flaring

Brightly, would envelope us nightly,

As arms flung round each other

We struggled to sleep,

Despite shouting and fighting

Downstairs, we said pleading prayers

And, always tearful goodnights.

We often cried quietly

Into the darkness my brother and I.

Orphaned from love, we grew close

Together, and clung to each other

Over the ensuing years.

Losing my beautiful brother

Too soon, has emptied and drained

My lonely heart, despite

Crying rivers of tears.

I reluctantly close that window again

But never will close on my brother, Robin.  

Brother Brother

Please Come Back Home

I Wish We All Would Have Known

Brother Brother

Why Arent You Here?

You Didn't  Have Anything To Fear

Things Would Have Gotten Better

Throughout This Past Painful Year

You Took Your Own Life Brother

Just Like So Many Others

Your Family Just Looks At Pictures And Has To Stare

Thats The Only Way We See You And Its Just Not Fair

We All Miss Your Big Smile

That You Had On Your Face Every Day

I Love You Sister

The Words You Said Every Single Day

I Miss The Way You HUgged Me

The Way You Would Always Be There

Now Once Again All I Do Is sit and Stare

Brother Brother

Grief - Wipe Your Tears

Wipe your tears, sit down and rest a while

The rays of sunshine will caress your face

And children playing will only make you smile

Know those you loved are with you in this place. 

What are you doing by the graveside stood

Can you not see me through the darkened wood

Can you not feel me for I'm here with you

I've not gone away so why are you blue

Dry your eyes and do not weep

I haven't gone far and was only asleep

My breath is the wind my laughter the birds

And if you listen you can hear my words

For the words I speak are only of love

That sent to you from heaven above

If you only knew how I really feel

I had to go for my body to heal

You know I love you and will always be near

Because you are special and so very dear

So I'll kiss you goodnight as you climb the stairs

And listen intently while you say your prayers

My earthly time had to come to an end

But to stay with you I do intend

So goodnight and god bless I say to you

And I'll see you in the morning I promise true.

Xxxx



Happy Birthday to one of the best brothers anyone could ever have, want or wish for. We have had our fall outs over the years, been estranged, disliked each other, lost contact for awhile and had our fair share of conflict. But he's proven to me that when my backs against the wall, I'm alone, I'm struggling and I desperately need someone to help me, he's there 100% & unconditionally. I love, respect, & admire Robin Lcfc Ali. May all of your hopes, dreams & wishes come true, & that your life is filled with nothing but Love, laughter and happiness. Thank you for all you have done to help me along my journey. I'm extremely grateful and Proud Xxxxx

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you that gave me the strength and encouragement to make it through one of the most difficult moments of my life. The kindness, compassion and love shown towards my brother Robin Ali Robin Lcfc Ali, My family and I has been amazing. I apologise sincerely if I have not thanked you in person or via a message. I respectfully ask you to allow me some personal space for a short while, so that I process, reflect and begin to slowly heal. Thank you once again. I appreciate everything. Xxxx

Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die.

Death is nothing at all.

I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am I, and you are you.

Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used.

Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same that it ever was; there is unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner.

And all is well.

Henry Scott Holland ~ 1847-1918

Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral ~ London. UK 

 Remember me whenever

you’re blue

Remember me when there’s

no one holding you

Any time you feel like you

can’t make it through

Remember me and I will be

with you

Remember me whenever

you’re afraid

And when you lose your

dreams along the way

Any time you feel like you

can’t make it through

Remember me and I will be

with you

Every night and every day I’ll

be by your side

Just reach out and take my

hand and I will be your guide

And any time you feel like you

can’t make it through

Remember me and I will be

with you

Remember me whenever

you’re afraid

Remember me if there’s

someone in my place

Any time you feel like you

can’t make it through

Remember me and I will be

with you.

Don't cry for me ,

now that I am free.

Just look around anywhere,

and that is where I'll be.

For I am the daylight ,

when the sun starts to rise.

I'm the bright rainbow,

you see with your eyes.

I'm the tiny raindrops,

that sprinkle in the wind.

I'll always be here with you,

for there really is no end.

I'm the dew that's on the ground,

and the quietness all around.

Yes, I am so very happy,

with this new life I have found.

I'm the peaceful summer breeze,

that flows softly through the trees.

I'm the bluebird in the sky,

that sings with such ease.

Yes, I am so very happy,

so happy to be free.

Understand my family and friends

and don't you cry for me.

~ Sheila Pearce...

Death is nothing at all

I have only slipped away into the next room

I am I and you are you

Whatever we were to each other

That we are still

Call me by my own familiar name

Speak to me in the easy way you always used

Put no difference into your tone

Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow

Laugh as we always laughed

At the little jokes we always enjoyed together

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was

Let it be spoken without effort

Without the ghost of a shadow in it

Life means all that it ever was

There is absolute unbroken continuity

What is death but a negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind

Because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you for an interval

Somewhere very near

Just around the corner

All is well.

Nothing is past; nothing is lost

One brief moment and all will be as it was before

How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

Canon Henry Scott-Holland, Canon of St Paul’s Cathedral (1847 – 1918)

He is gone

You can shed tears that he is gone

Or you can smile because he has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back

Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him

Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday

Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday

You can remember him and only that he is gone

Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back

Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

David Harkin (1959 – )

My memories are what I have left,

and a lesson I will not forget.

The time has come when time is no more

and all that's left was once before.

The memories so dear and true,

those memories of me and you.

Although we fell and stumbled at times,

all those hills were necessary climbs.

All the times when your heart shined through,

Are the greatest memories I have of you.

I will always remember you, brother of mine

in my heart I will keep you, so I will be fine.

I will go forward with my head up high,

it might be hard, I cannot lie.

But in my heart you will be,

moving forward, you with me.

“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters.

We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts.

We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys.

We live outside the touch of time.”

—Clara Ortega