bencke@ponyexpress.net
Lysandra Kay Bencke was my thirteen year old handicapped daughter. On Christmas day 1997, Lysandra had a seizure and was in a coma for five days before she died. During those five days I wrote the poem "Christmas in Heaven". I sent it out in a belated Christmas cards to friends and relatives that year. They also sent it on to other friends and relatives, thus the poem and the story behind it have been changed.
See the story at http://www.christmasinheaven.net/story.html
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below
With tiny light, like Heaven's stars
reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you
of the joy their voices bring
For it is beyond description
to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart
for I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I can't tell you of the splendor
or the peace here in this place
Can you just imagine Christmas
with our Savior face to face?
I'll ask Him to lift your spirit
as I tell Him of your love
so then pray for one another
as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful
and let your spirit sing
for I am spending Christmas in Heaven
and I'm walking with the King.
1 comment:
Beautiful poem. My friend,Carol, received this as an anonimous author as a memorial to her brother. We sat down and song was completed in 15 minutes. It has the old traditional sound in waltz time. Writing notes down now.
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