Poems by Ilona M. Blake

I'm so very sorry
and just wanted to say
I know you are deciding
Should I go or should I stay?

Having been there myself,
I can sense all the strain.
I remember your hurt
And feel sorry for your pain.

You do not deserve this.
You are worth so much more.
Take a deep breath and tell him
To walk out that door.

Because you don't need him.
You're too good of a find.
You're gentle and loving
And been nothing but kind.

Please don't blame yourself.
You have been a good wife.
You've done all that you can
To create a happy life

For you and for your kids,
And sadly for him, too.
You've supported and forgiven him,
Through and through.

Yes, you'll miss your kiddies
When they are not there,
But just always show them
How much you love and care.

You're a beautiful mum,
And your kids will be okay
Because you'll be there for them
To help them on their way.

But they'll help you, too.
They'll be by your side.
They'll pick up your pieces
And help you take life in its stride.

So shower them with kisses
And hold them extra tight,
And they will always
Make you feel all right.

It's not fair on your kids,
And it's not fair on you.
Both your heart and your head
Are telling you what you should do.

He has lied and he's cheated
From the very start.
He's lost your trust,
And he's broken your heart.

You just cannot continue
To live in such fear,
To be hurt over and over
Through each day and each year.

But it is a hard decision
To actually make the call,
To say that it's over,
Finally once and for all

And even though you'll be sad
And do nothing but cry,
Feel the need to crawl in a ball
And just want to die,

There is light in the tunnel
After you get through the dark.
Somehow you will manage
To relight that spark.

There'll be a weight lifted off.
You'll be able to see.
Slowly your heart will heal,
And you'll actually feel free.

The burden will ease and
You will slowly rebuild.
Look forward to a future
Where your dreams are fulfilled.

Some soul searching time
Is just what you need
To help you get through this,
Move forward and proceed.

To be happy again,
Both inside and out.
To not have to pretend
When you're out and about.

Life is like a roller coaster
With its ups, downs, twists, and turns.
It's time to be selfish.
It's you this concerns.

So know I am just
But a phone call away,
And I am always here
Each and every day.

Please let me know
If there is anything I can do.
You need a shoulder to cry
Or just someone to talk to.

So although you are down
And at this moment, life is rough,
I know you can get through this.
Enough is enough!

I know we are all feeling a little bit sad
That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend, and our dad.
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears.

But Grandpa would want us to know he's in a good place
And that he's watching us all with a smile on his face,
As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be
That he has raised such a beautiful and special family.

Thinking back now, I really must say
I feel lucky and privileged to have known Grandpa to this day.
For in my life, you have played a special part.
The memories I will treasure and keep close to my heart.

For me, I am glad my little baby he got to meet.
And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete.
To each one of us he has loved and cared.
As a family, be thankful for the good times we shared.

Although he has gone, we will always be together,
And his spirit will live on in each one of us forever.
When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star,
As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar.

And now I would like to thank the good Lord above
For blessing us with our Grandpa, with his kindness and love.
Dear God, if it is not too much fuss,
Take extra special care of our Grandpa, for he is very dear to us.

Grandpa, if you are listening, say a prayer for us every day.
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way.
We know when God called you, you had to go,
But we want you to know, Grandpa, we miss you and love you so.

Today will be perfect
In every single way.
A beautiful fairy tale
For your wedding day.
The theme of your day
Is to have love and laughter
And to live your days
Happily ever after.

Living happily is
What we need to survive,
So how does one keep
The magic alive?
How do you light a spark
That never goes out?
And how does one live a life
Without fear or doubt?

How do some people manage
To keep their love strong?
And how do some couples
Always feel like they belong?
What do you need to do
To stay in love forever
And make each day special
And grow fonder together?

Well, these very questions
You must address every day.
You must take the time
To go out of your way,
To always share love
And always share laughter,
To do whatever it takes
To live happily ever after.

Here is a recipe
I think is a must,
So let's begin with
Always having trust.
Don't forget it's important
To have total respect,
And to always stay loyal
To keep your love perfect.

You must communicate
Each and every day.
Three special little words
You must never forget to say,
"I love you." It's amazing
How these words make you feel
Happy, safe, and valued,
And they will keep your love real.

A simple act of kindness
Goes a long, long way.
Blend it with understanding
And you can't go astray.
Don't forget friendship.
It will help you to cope.
Add a sprinkle of faith
And an abundance of hope.

Remember your smile.
It is beautiful to see.
It can brighten one's day.
It can make you feel free.
So my wish for you both
Is you always have love and laughter,
And I pray that you will enjoy
Your happily ever after.

Tiny angel, baby girl
Spread your wings and fly.
God picked you as his special angel,
Up there in the sky.

Your mum and I are very sorry
For all that you went through.
I am forever devastated that
We never got to meet you.

We missed seeing your little smile,
Your little eyes and nose.
We missed holding your tiny hands
And tickling your little toes.

We thought we would get to share
Good times, laughter and fun,
But sadly you were taken from us
Before your life had begun.

I will think of you every single day,
And I know your mum will too.
And we will keep you close to our heart
In everything we do.

So whenever I see a beautiful rainbow
High up in the sky
Or in the garden when I see
A graceful butterfly flutter by,

I'll think of you, my little one
'Cause you will always be
Forever in our hearts
For your beautiful mummy and me.

I will look to the sky on a starry night
And search for the brightest star,
As I will know that will be you
Shining down on us from afar.

Tiny angel, baby girl
Mummy and Daddy want you to know
That you mean the world to us.
We love you forever so.