When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

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,
that we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you.
And each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try and understand,
that an angel came and called my name,
and gently took me by my hand.
He said my place was ready,
in Heaven far above,
and that I would have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.

As I walked through Heavens 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 your life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
for today will always last,
and since each day is the same day,
there is no longing for the past.
So won't you take my hand,
and share my life with me?
For your pain has now departed,
and your soul has been set free".

When tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for everytime you think of me,
I'm right there in your heart.


A poem dedicated to those who have lost loved ones,
we are safe in the knowledge they wait just inside
those beautiful Eastern Gates of Heaven.

~~Heart & Soul~~
~Shawnee~