Tami,

Here is a site that has lots of great poems, lyrics and such that you may find interesting.

http://www.scrapobsession.com/poem.shtml

There are so many to read and choose from so be prepared to sit a while. You may find that a little rewording can help you to create just what you are looking for.

Hope this helps some. I think it's a great thing you are doing for your friend. I am sure it will be treasured.

Tracye

Here is a link that might be useful: Tracye's Treasures

If ever you can't see, me and start to doubt I cared,
Open this book so you'll remember the love we shared.
I knew that you would need it so, after I was gone,
It will tell you all about us, even down to my favorite song,
Within it's pages, are the stories, that to you I longed to tell,
I would have done it in person, if only I had been well,
But don't cry over me, as I'll be with you each and every day,
Watching from the heaven's as you, grow, work and play.
Just know how much I love you, as only your monther can.
I know you'll make me proud, as you grow from a boy to a man.
If there's ever a time you need me, just whisper, and I'll hear,
Every single word you've spoken, and watched you cry every tear.
But I'll be right there beside you, though my face you cannot see,
Cause for now and for always, you mean the world to me.
This book will help remind you of the good times we had,
And that's what I want you to think of, don't think of me and be sad.
Keep within your heart all the smiles that together we once shared,
And, remember for now and always how VERY much I cared.
Don't weep upon your pillow for me you cannot touch,
Just remember I'm there beside you, and that I LOVED YOU SO VERY MUCH!
Feel free to change anything you'd like to, I wrote it for you , Penny

Penny,

As usual, another great poem!

Pam

Penny's poem is wonderful. The following is a poem I put in front of my son's album I put together for his HS graduation

Love, MomÂby Linda Ellis

There is so much IÂve tried to teach you
in these years that you have grown,
and so much more I cannot show you
that you will learn all on your own.

ItÂs been said that lifeÂs a dance
that you learn more day by day...
so I want to share some of the steps
that IÂve picked up along the way...

The first piece of advice IÂll give you
is the most important thing IÂve learned;
you shouldnÂt take things too seriously
as each page of your life is turned.

Learn to laugh at yourself,
and enjoy the laughter of your friends.
Find humor in things that offend you
to ensure that laughter never ends.

Do not believe in first impressions,
for things arenÂt always as they seem.
Sometimes the very smallest player
is the best one on the team.

Always do what you feel is right;
to your own self, you must be true.
Remember you have to live with tomorrow
whatever today, you choose to do.

Always be ready and willing
to lend a hand where help is needed.
Try to remember to treat other people
as you, yourself, would like to be treated.

Continue to further your education
although lifeÂs lessons never cease...
Knowledge provides independence.
Independence will provide you with peace.

Always plan a route to your destination,
but donÂt be afraid to go off course.
Sometimes lifeÂs surprises are gradual;
sometimes they come with powerful force.

Learn to humbly accept lifeÂs changes
and know that nothing stays the same.
Accept responsibility for your actions,
and donÂt be reluctant to take the blame.

Do your best not to criticize others;
we all have failings and faults that occur
because no one has been born to perfection,
though youÂll meet those who think they were.

And you are never too old for manners,
so always remember to include
the "pleases" and the "thank yous"
that help express your gratitude.

Have understanding for those less fortunate;
find ways to help and do your part.
Stay focused on the compassion
that youÂll find deep within your heart

DonÂt get so busy and hurried
that, with little things, youÂre disenchanted.
Take time to count your blessings,
and do not take them all for granted.

Cherish and respect your elders.
Listen to stories from where they came
and make them proud that you are one
who carries their family name

And stay close to your family;
donÂt let time or distance come between,
responsibilities create separations
that very seldom are foreseen.

Thank veterans and be proud of your country.
They are the reason you live unafraid.
The freedoms and rights that you possess
are from the sacrifices they made.

Give 100% of your efforts,
to whatever task you do each day.
Working hard will get you ahead...
but still make time to rest and play.

Be careful what...