Christmas in Heaven!
by Wanda Bencke
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.
I see the countless Christmas trees
Around the world below,
With tiny lights like heaven's stars
Reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacularplease wipe away that tear
for I am spending CHRISTMASWITH JESUS CHRIST this year.
I hear the many Christmas songsthat people hold so dear
but the sound of music can't comparewith the CHRISTMAS CHOIR up here.
I have no words to tell youof the JOY their voices bring
for it is beyond descriptionto HEAR THE ANGELS SING.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart
for I am spending CHRISTMASWITH JESUS CHRIST this year.
I can't tell you of the SPLENDORor the PEACE here in this place
Can you just imagine CHRISTMASWITH OUR SAVIOR face to face?
I'll ask him to lift your spiritas I tell him of your love
so then PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHERas you lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyfuland let your spirit sing
for I am spending CHRISTMAS IN HEAVENand I’m walking WITH THE KING.
© Copyright 1999 by Wanda Bencke
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