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David Rommel
August 3, 2004
I sit here alone wondering why
Our lives have to end and we all have to die.
We have no idea or no way of knowing
Of when we’ll die or where we’re going
I sit here thinking of the people I’ve lost
Knowing of the pain and misery it’s cost
You could lose a family member or your very best friend
You would have had no idea that it was the end
If we had an idea of when our time would come
You would make the most of it and have some fun
You would cherish those days as much as you could
Forgetting all the bad times and making them good
When those days are over and your time is here
Hold tight to your memories and keep them near
When you rise up to God and the heavens above
Look down and watch over the ones that you love.
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You are someone that can't be left behind.
In my heart there's a place for you;
You always will surely shine.
You taught me right from wrong and good from bad.
When I realize how much I miss you,
Thinking about you makes me sad.
Grandma, you were my inspiration, my key to success,
Your personality was as gentle as a cool summer's breeze,
As much as I loved you, I never did confess.
Your life I'll sadly say is in the past.
Your story will alwasy live on,
In my heart, body, and mind, you'll always last.
What you said and often did came straight from your heart.
We've been shopping, movies, and had lectures too,
What you did and said to me was always smart.
I always feel like I need to run and hide.
As much as I try to talk of your life,
My feelings for you are locked up inside.
I will always hope and pray that i will see you again "MoM" Love David
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