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TEARS IN A BOTTLE COLLECTION
Caryl Ramsdale, American Poet
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. PSALM 31:24 KJV

NOW AND THEN
to Charlotte Casey

There's a quiet place I go,
When I'm feeling kinda low;
I think back to yesterday,
To the life I used to know.
Back there I met some nice folks,
That inspired my younger years;
Thoughts of them stir memories,
Make me cry
I miss you tears.
One of them taught me to pray,
To swim slow without sinking;
Others showed me how to live,
How to mend a broken wing.
A few moved on to God's house,
Some stayed longer, stayed awhile;
I'm thankful for the moments,
We all shared that made us smile.
Those folks lightened heavy-hearts,
With reasons to try again;
Preached faith, hope and charity,
Said think of us now and then.

© Copyright 1999-2007 Caryl Ramsdale. All rights reserved.
Midi "FIRST GARDEN" permission
Copyright© 2002 Geoff Anderson CD's available.

February 20, 2002