23/03/2006 No one sees the broken heart
That lies beneath my smile
No one sees the loneliness
That's with me all the while
Silent tears gently fall
That others do not see
For my precious Bailey
Who meant the world to me
Love mummy
xxx
Comments (0) 23/03/2006 An angel with the book of life
Wrote down my sons birth
And whispered as he closed the book
Much too beautiful for earth
Comments (0) 23/03/2006 Once I held an angel,
so very close to me
I watched him run and jump and dance
But only in my memory
I waited for the day he'd come
He'd bring such joy to all
Then the angel was called home,
He never had to fall
He was too perfect for this world
He didn't need to stay
He went straight up to heaven
And I'll join him there someday
Comments (0) 23/03/2006 A million times I've needed you
A million times I've cried
If love alone could have saved you
You would have never died
In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a special place
That none will ever fill
It broke my heart to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of me went with you
The day called you home.
Comments (0) 22/03/2006 On the day of Bailey's funeral we played a song going in and a song going out. We picked these songs because of the words and they've since become 'Bailey's songs'
You'll Be In My Heart
Come stop your crying it will be alright
Just take my hand, hold it tight
I will protect you from all around you
I will be here don't you cry
For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm
This bond between us can't be broken
I will be here don't you cry
Cuz you'll be in my heart
Yes you' ll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forevermore.
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be in my heart
Always
Don't listen to them, cause what do they know
We need each other to have, to hold
They'll see in time I know
When desting calls you, you must be strong
I may not be with you but you gotta hold on
They'll see in time, I know
We'll show them together cuz...
You'll be in my heart
I believe you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from this day on
Now and forevermore
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be in my heart always
Always...
I'll be there with you
I'll be there with you always
Always and always
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there always
Comments (0) 22/03/2006 A Whole New World
I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feelings
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world
Don't you dare close your eyes
A hundred thousand things to see
Hold your breath- it gets better
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be
A whole new world
Every turn a surprise
With new horizons to pursue
Every moment red- letter
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you
A whole new world
That's where we'll be
A thrilling chase
A wonderful place
For you and me
Comments (0) 21/03/2006 After Bailey died we were given many poems and verses, some were written especially for Bailey and others were existing poems which touched the hearts of the people who passed them on to us. One was written by Bailey's daddy who read it at his funeral. We would like to share them on this site.
The other side of midnight
By Sue Young
The other side of midnight
Not so many miles away
Wrapped in hazy memories
Our new-born babies play
Tended safe by unknown hands
In a place we cannot see
Our babies live another life
From earthly cares set free
From the other side of midnight
They visit us in sleep
Caress our grief with infant hands
When in our dreams we weep
Though in our darkest days we seem
A million miles apart
In time we learn that other place
Is really in our hearts
The other side of midnight
At last we learn to see
Our babies live within us
Cradled in our memory.
Given to us by good friend Liz McDevitt
Comments (0) 21/03/2006 My Son Bailey
I would write a story, your life I would describe
Of the battles that you fought in, and the dangers you survived
But the pain that this has caused me, plus the tears which sting my eyes
Have stopped me in mid sentence, a thousand dozen times.
This life is in my memory, one day I might re-tell
When the grief no longer cripples me, and with joy my heart shall swell
Your life is shining testament to what God's love can be
And love is what you gave us, your sister, mum and me.
Love came from every pore of you, without a string in sight
A love without a price tag, a love so just and right
You stand out like a beacon, in a world of hate and strife
And everyone who knew you, was richer for your life.
You bear the names of soldiers, who served before you came
But the honour you deserve today is every bit the same
You entered every battle with the same unyielding grit
And every hand that pricked you, you kicked and punched at it.
There's nothing more to prove my son, you're with the Lord to rest
But I never met a match for you, that ever was your best
So listen to the Lord my son, and learn what He will teach
And we will love you always, til we are in your reach
Now to God we give you, we bid you fond farewell.
Your life is just beginning, as in God's house you dwell
Your pain has surely left you, you're free to run and play
But rest assured we'll come to you, some day my son, some day.
God bless you wee man.
Written by Bailey's daddy
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