Prayer Poem

A mother explains Heaven to her dying son. Do not miss this one, it is truly beautiful.

To Our Ellis

© Pamela A. Snow
How does a loving mother, explain
Heaven to her dying child?
Please give me the words, O Lord, and
let me say them with a smile...
There is a place called Heaven, Son,
beyond the skies above,
It is the place where GOD is watching,
His Heart so full of Love.
He watches all His children, Son,
He watches you and me,
He wants to know we love Him, and
hopes that we will be...
Always strong and healthy, always
kind and free!
But, sometimes, things do happen, Son,
and sickness takes a hold,
It might be something serious, it
might be just a cold.
GOD sends His special angels,
to watch over us and pray,
And, by our side they linger, they
are never far away.
They lift us up on angels' wings when
we are all too weak,
And, oh!, they pray so softly, Son,
with gentle whispers do they speak.
So, have no fear, my darling, should
GOD come to take you Home,
For it is up there in that Heaven,
Son, where you will run and laugh
and roam!
You will hear that angel choir rejoice
in praises to the LORD,
And, my darling precious child, you
never will be sick, again...
No, never, anymore!!
But, most of all, you will meet the
King, our Saviour, your Best Friend,
oh my!,
If I could see him take your hand, I
know that I would cry!!
You have fought so long, you gave your
all..GOD says it's time to rest,
We will always love and miss you, Ellis,
but GOD...He knows what's best!

Dedicated to the Memory of 7 yr old, Ellis Mayfield, of Simpsonville, SC, who fought a 1 1/2year battle with an inoperable brain tumor. He received the
SC Governor's Outstanding Leadership and
Citizenship Award for his unfailing bravery and courage...a little boy who
kept laughing and loving... 'til the very end.

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Published: Feb 2006

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  • this is truly beautiful and from my own experience of losing a child so true how do you explain their leaving while your hearts breaking well done and god bless

    veronica hunter Submitted Jan 2009
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  • I am in tears right now, that was so beautiful and so heartbreaking at the same time.
    I could never say how sorry I am for your loss, I am a mother of two and I have no idea what I would ever do if something like that happened to me, I don't even want to imagine it or what you have been going through.
    Please know your son is watching down on you and is so very thankful for all the love and care you gave to him, he will always be with you, and I am also sure he would love this poem with his whole heart!!! I know I do. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you as you have had to go through what no parent should ever have to!

    Natasha jordan Submitted Feb 2009
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  • I'm sorry for what happened.....reading this story brought back memories about my grandmother whom I've lost a week ago....she was old and I told her about heaven a place where angels rejoice and this poem reminds me of that....how lovely it is for us to express our love through such wonderful poems on the internet and heal other souls too. Thank you

    Live, Mafi Submitted Aug 2010
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  • I was just going through story and I must say that I am deeply touched, encouraged and also learn a lot....I know of this man known as God who will neither leave us or forsake us and he is always there for us.......Thank you and may GOD expand your boundaries even as you get to share about your experience

    Brayan, Kenya Africa Submitted Mar 2011
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  • well this brought some tears to my eyes.. one of my great friends is in a battle with breast cancer and it is getting ready to take her life.. when I read this poem all I could think about was her...
    I must also say for you to write this poem I can only imagine what you are going through in real life. this poem is wonderful and I am very saddened for your loss.. may god bless you in the future.. and you will be with your precious Ellis one day..

    Sherrie Home Submitted Mar 2011
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  • This is a beautiful poem. As a mother of two, I can't imagine the sadness you must feel. Just remember, little Ellis will be waiting for you to join him. God Bless you.

    Shannon, Texas Submitted Apr 2011
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  • I've lost two my sons. They were ill. They had diabetes. Nothing and nobody can help them. I can understand you, I have compassion on you, sob violently. It's very hard to live further. Remember everything and live, knowing that your child is somewhere...where?

    Tat'Yana Russia Submitted Apr 2011
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  • Oh My Word that poem brought tears to my eyes, you have my condolences my dear. I am 17 years old and I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through, but you are brave to write this poem and I was honored to read it. I am a twin and I have a 8 year old brother and I know that I wouldn't be able to do what you do, you my dear are truly brave. Again my condolences. May God be watching over you.

    Tremayne, London Submitted Apr 2011
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  • I am very touched with this poem and I would share my sympathy with you and family. I am 28 year old and not yet a mother, but when I read this poem I can’t imagine what will be happen to me if I was in her situation. God Help her.

    M.V. Aubrey, Victoria, Mahι, Seychelles Submitted Jul 2011
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  • The poem is beautifully written. It showed how a mother really loved his child as she was very much assured that he will be with God in heaven. I remember my mother 2 years ago, before he breathed her last and I asked her what she sees. She said, a narrow road alongside white, beautiful fragrant flowers with bright light... And I told her, follow the light, mom, and that will lead you to God in Heaven. So, she did and I believed that she is now in Heaven with the angels and saints, worshipping God day and night. Miss you mom!
    Thanks for your beautiful poem! God bless you.

    Bella A,. Philippines Submitted Jul 2011
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  • I loved this poem I had my 5 year old pass a year ago from cancer, brain cancer. His fight ended last MAY 2011-He was the strongest person I ever knew he always had a smile on his face, until the end, I never could bring myself to tell him he was dying but he would tell me all the time Mommy I'm dying. Broke my heart when he would say that. I will never understand, Why he had to go through what he did but I do know that his not in pain anymore. Thanks for listing to my story.

    Angie, Md Submitted 7/27/2012
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  • My beautiful boy, was 21 he no longer wanted to live. He took his life. But didn't say why myself I can't forgive, I watched him grow take his first steps talk his first words, take him to school, and taught him how to swim, my darling son wanted to marry me when he grew up, I've lost him now my heart is broken never to mend , my grandchildren are a blessing but looking at there faces , I see my boy every where every day I'm so sorry I couldn't make it all better for you love you so much mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcx

    Sharon, Essex Submitted 2/12/2013
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