Poems & Selections

Remember Our Love

By Julie Epp
I was chosen today
I’m learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don’t you cryAnd I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don’t you cry
and don’t say that I’m goneWhen you’re feeling alone
just remember our love,
I’m up near the stars
looking down from above.Remember our love
In a moment you’ll see
that I’m still here beside you
when you’re thinking of me.

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