****A Memorial To A Special Munchkin****
"Munchkin" Born:April 2, 1997---Became an Angel:August 16, 2000
""""Our Little Angel""""
We knew she was an angel
When she was born that very day
As she brought happiness and smiles
To all that came her way
She was always overflowing
With happiness and love from deep inside
And she wanted all around her to feel
These feelings that she didn't want to hide
You would see her playing in the fields
Having fun under the bright summer sun
You would see her running here and there
Until her day was finally done
You saw her at the swimming hole
Pushing people in and getting them wet
Memories of this special angel
How much better can they get
Remember seeing her playing with her friends
And some of the things she coaxed them to do
With wonderment deep in our minds
How does she make all her wishes come true
She never asked for more then she gave
As everyone else she put in front of her
And special places she held in her heart
For her friends, her uncle and her mother
Many questions she could ask each day
And these were just so she could learn
As for the thirst of knowledge in life
Her wondering mind did constantly yearn
She never complained about what God laid before her
And never asked those words, "Why Me"
But instead of feeling pity for herself
She prayed others would not face tests like these
Then it came time for her final good-byes
And everyone that meant the most to her
She said good-bye to each in her own special way
Knowing that each had helped her keep her world together
Then she slowly slipped from our world
As her wings were attached and she soared aloft
Taking time to rest when she needed
On clouds that were white and pure and invitingly soft
So now she smiles down on us each and every day
Filling us with happiness and her love
As we now have memories of our new little angel
Who watches over us from high up above
© TallMountain Dreamer August 23, 2000
Her life was like a fairy tale with many of its ups and downs. Though she never showed discouragement but always looked for a silver lining. She never complained but was often filled with wondering. Her life was filled with guestions of knowledge not guestions of fear. Never once did she ask "WHY ME" but wanted all other not to have to feel pain. Now she has been taken to the heavens to watch over us all on the wings of her dragon and may that dragon forever soar aloft, and keep her until we can all meet again.
May our love always rise to meet you
""""Land of Dragons""""
(Her favorite poem)
I was laying under the shade
Of the big old oak tree
When my mind wandered away
And my thoughts left me
I entered this valley where I had never been
The mountains rose majestically
The most beautiful I had ever seen
The grass was so green and soft to my touch
And I saw a river flowing lazily along
I knew from the beauty around me
That this was the place for which my heart did long
I could smell the odor of flowers in the air
And I could hear the chirping of the birds in song
I knew that right here in this valley
All the beauty I had seen in life did belong
Then I saw smoke off in the distance
And started towards it to see what was there
Slowly I traveled across the land
Taking each step with thought and care
The closer I came to the smoke that I saw
I could hear some people talking and carrying on
So I started moving faster towards them
As I wanted to see them before they were gone
As I crested a hill and looked down below
I stopped and took in that magical sight
I saw this beautifully colored dragon
As it took off and soared high in flight
I saw little baby ones as people were petting them there
And all that were there knew they were safe
As they continued on without a care
Now I watched in total amazement
As the dragon circled high overhead
I stood there and watched carefully at all going on
As easiness and freedom my mind was slowly fed
Then I was soon spotted
By the dragon soaring aloft
As it headed towards me slowly
So as if not to scare me off
It circled overhead and then landed beside me
Sitting there it circled me with it’s wing with care
Then slowly pulled me towards it
As if to shelter me from any danger that lurked there
I reached out and touched the soft silken skin
Marveling in all the colors I did see
But being near this magical creature
Poured peace and tranquillity inside of me
Now this valley was something for all to enjoy
And I knew that I certainly wanted to stay there
As the beauty I had seen here
In it, everyone should share
Then on that dragon’s back I did climb
As it took off and headed for the valley below
Taking me to the group that was gathered
As if to me they wanted to show
I greeted all the people that I met
And found out they had entered here like me
Just lazily dreaming during away some idle time
Wondering how their special place would be
Then all of a sudden I heard someone
Off in the distance yelling my name
But they were so far from me now
And here is where I wanted to surely remain
Then I was startled as my eyes opened wide
And that beautiful place disappeared in a flash
The peace and tranquillity I found there
Was now gone in one quick dash
I looked up and saw my dad standing there
And upon his face was a big grin
He said, “I see your work is way behind
And you’re laying here day dreaming once again
Now I don’t mind that you take time out for yourself
And even lay here and daydream as it could be fun
But now get up and get back to work right now
And there will be time for your journey when your work is done.
© Tall Mountain Dreamer July 2, 2000
The below poem was written by Munchkin with help from someone near and dear to her, her mother, just before she passed away. The heart and thoughts she possessed are witnessed by what is written in this short poem.
""""My Circle""""
A circle is made up
Of many things
It can hold puppies and kittens
And a choir of animals that sing
I have a very small circle of friends
And though I am just three
I love the friends that I have in my circle
Mike,Mommy,Richard and me
© From this ANGELS own thoughts and feelings
I sit here alone looking to the heavens
My special little angels looking to see
There they are smiling down from above
My special angels, one, two and three
Two little boys wearing their wings so proud
I see a sparkle twinkling in their eye
My little girl standing between each so proud
My heart heavy with longing I begin to cry
I think back to when they were here with me
The special times that we all had had
Why had God taken all that I loved from me that way
Had I unknowingly done something so bad
No answer he gave me as them I watched
Happy that together they now would be able to stand
Everything I saw them doing together made me smile
Leaving neither behind they moved hand in hand
I think about them each and every day I live
Knowing the joy that they had brought to me
Would accompany me in my time of pain when I was low
As I would let their memories run wild and free
My sorrow seeped slowly from my heart as I watched
Filling it with joy by seeing my special angels up high
My frown I wore was turned upward into a smile
My tears dried and no more tears did I cry
I knew they wanted me to go on with my goals I had
As I promised them in passing that I would
Attaining each in memory of their precious souls
Them knowing that I would make it if I could
Well my day is ending and it is time for me to go
As I must lay down my weary head to sleep
My fingers go to my lips as I blow each a kiss good night
As this special vision in my mind I would now keep
In turn they blow me back their angelic kisses
And in the night I feel something warm, on my lips, land
So gathering myself I am now ready to go
Turning towards the door of emptiness as I stand
I open it and slowly my heavy mind and heart I drag in
But no emptiness do I feel around me this night
As the memories of the times we had I have freed
Feeling warmth and joy as these are in my sight
I return one last time outside and look to the heavens
Hoping I would visualize them way up high
I see them in the same place as before as if watching me
I know its them by the sparkle of the stars that are their eyes
Now I can rest and have peace of mind for tonight
Knowing they are together and all is fine this day
As I close my eyes and finally lay my head down
I can still envision them laughing and at play
Now in my heart my three special angels are with me
My thoughts are with them as I pass through each day
Knowing they are now safe and trouble free up high
And that I will be able to join them in heaven one day
© Tall Mountain Dreamer August 16, 2001
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