Poems

In Loving Memory of Victoria Marie Downs

Poems

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Poems---Written by Vickie and Others

I Am

I am a whisper in the wind

I wonder about a better place

I hear children's cries for help

I see what kind of world I live in

I want to make a difference

I am a whisper in the wind

I pretend there is no pain

I feel the tears pouring on me like rain

I touch the hearts of those who are lost

I cry for the suffering

I am a whisper in the wind

I understand the pain

I say what I believe

I dream of a better tomorrow

I try to strive for my goals

I hope for a healthy, prosperous life

I am a whisper in the wind

Written by Vickie Downs

In Honor of Vickie

She brought me life,

She brought me love,

She gave me courage to face my fears,

She walked with me on narrow paths,

She wiped away my tears.

Through good and bad she stayed with me,

She watched me from every angle,

And every time I needed her

She was my guardian angel.

We dealt with hate, we dealt with love,

We faced problems together,

And though she may now be gone,

She's in my heart forever.

Her caring face, her touching smile,

Her giving hospitality

Will remind us much of her love

And such a great personality.

Memories live on and we'll stride forward,

And though we'll miss her face,

I'll sleep tonight 'cause she's with God

In heaven and that's her place.

We want to be at God's right hand,

That's what we strive to chase,

And that's what she's accomplished;

She's on a cloud walking with such grace.

Her faith was pure, her heart was good,

Her laugh was sweet and tender;

Vickie Downs, my one true love,

That's what I'll remember.

Written by Katie Lamont, in dedication to

Vickie Downs, who always taught

people to look on the brighter side

of life and to keep striving forward

This poem was read by Katie at Vickie's funeral.

Without You, Vickie

The day I lost you, Vickie,

Was the day that time stood still;

The day I was left with a gap in my life

That nobody else can fill.

How can I mend my broken heart

When a piece can never be found?

How can I smile and laugh again

Without you being around?

Life goes on, I know this is true,

And time will ease my pain;

But it will never stop me from loving you

And wanting you back again.

You will stay in my heart forever!

Written by Jan Patrice

A Song for Vickie

Had we only known, Vickie, dear,

That when your birthday came 'round this year,

We'd no longer see your lovely face

Or your pretty smile and your sunny grace,

We'd no doubt have gazed at you hard and long,

And listened as well to the lovely song

Which always surrounded your every word

And which from now till forever will be unheard,

Except, of course, in the hearts and minds

Of the friends and family you've left behind;

But we'll carry forever that song---and a prayer---

And whenever we think of you, you will be there,

To gladden our hearts you lived with us a while,

And shared your sweet song and your face and your smile.

Written by Saralyn McAfee Smith