I'M  STILL  HERE 

   You ask God why he "took" me

And I wish that you could see,

That sometimes when people hold you close;

" Those arms belong to me... 

... I'm still here. 

If I could have one wish, mom, 

It would be to ease your pain; 

You think that I am gone now

 But as sure as clouds bring rain

... I'm still here. 

I'm with you when you're crying

 I see every tear you cry 

And even though you feel alone,

 It's me who wipes them dry...

 ... I'm still here. 

I'm with you every morning,

 I hear every word that's said 

And when darkness overtakes you

I still "tuck" you into bed...

.... rest your head. 

You taught me faith in God, mom

 I learned it all from you, 

It's more wonderful than I imagined,

 Everything we hoped is true...

... I love you

 I'm still here, mom, please believe me

 I'm the sun that warms your face; 

I'm the wind that whistles softly,

 I'm the comfort in that place;

I'm the friends that fill the loneliness

The butterflies you see;

Everything that brings you peace and joy 

You share it, mom, with me...

I'm the flowers in the spring time

 I'm the stars that shine so bright; 

I'm the laughter in your living room,

The tears you shed at night, 

I'm the hope, that gives you meaning

I'm the singer, I'm the song;

I am still your little girl, mom 

I am with you... I'm not gone... 

... I'm still here.

 Sue Diotte 10/26/01

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