Darius Kodjo Dodzi Codjie

If I could relive yesterday

If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this
could never be, for emptiness and
memories would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow, I thought
of you, and when I did, my heart was
filled with sorrow.

When I walked through Heaven's gates
I felt so much at home.
God looked down and smiled at me
from His great golden throne.
He said, 'This is eternity and all
I've promised you'.
Today your life on earth is past
but here it starts anew,
I promise no tomorrow
but today will always last.

So when tomorrow starts without me
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right there, in your heart.

Beloved (Friend) June 19, 2008

Things are not as bad
As they now may seem to be
Your life will still go on
Even though it’s without me

These are not tears of sadness
On this day of rain
Please look at them as tears of joy
For I am now free of pain

You can not know the freedom
Or the peace that I now feel
I hope this is some comfort
As you all now learn to deal

The battle now is over
And in many ways I’ve won
While you might think it is raining
I am warm amidst the sun

Dede Djaba June 16, 2008

Thinking of you

I think of you in silence,
And no one see me weep.
Because my silent tears are shed
While others are asleep.

God gave me the strength to face the sorrow;
The courage to bear the blow.
But what it meant to lose you,
Only He will ever know.

They say times helps us to forget
But time so far has only proved,
How much we miss you yet.

Dede Djaba June 9, 2008

You left us 6 months ago

You left this world too soon
Your absence has left a hurting wound
But in our hearts, you're always there
We're the ones you laughed with, the ones who care
We have so many questions, we're wondering why
But you're not responding and so we cry
And you're not there to wipe our tears,
Console our pain, or take away our fears.

We know you'd want us to be strong
We'll see you in heaven before too long
We're so angry, confused, lost, and upset
Having you in our lives, we had no regrets
This love that has brought us all together
Is the same love we'll have for you...forever
We love you, Darius!

Beloved (Friend) June 9, 2008

A Friend Who Cares

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.

Babe June 4, 2008

A Gift from Heaven

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Beloved (Friend) June 4, 2008

Lend me your hope for a while

Lend me your hope for awhile.
I seem to have mislaid mine.
Lost and hopeless feelings accompany me daily.
Pain and confusion are my companions.
I know not where to turn.
Looking ahead to the future times
does not bring forth images of renewed hope.
I see mirthless times, pain-filled days,
and more tragedy.

Lend me your hope for awhile,
I seem to have mislaid mine.
Hold my hand and hug me;
listen to all my ramblings.
I need to unleash the pain and let it tumble out.
Recovery seems so far distant;
the road to healing a long and lonely one.

Stand by me; offer me your presence.
Your ears and your love
acknowledge my pain. It is so real and ever present.
I am overwhelmed with sad and conflicting thoughts.

Lend me your hope for awhile,
A time will come when I will heal
and I will lend my renewed hope to others

Dede Djaba May 27, 2008

If tears could build a stairway

If tears could build a stairway
and memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven
to bring you home again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before I knew it,
and only GOD knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it means to lose you,
no one will ever know.
If I could have a lifetime wish,
a dream that would come true.
I would wish with all my heart,
for yesterday and you.
A thousand words can't bring you back,
I know because I've tried.
Neither will a million tears,
I know because I've cried.
You left behind our broken hearts,
and happy memories too.
I never wanted memories,
.................

Dede Djaba May 17, 2008

If only I had known

If I had only known
I wouldn't change a thing.
I would still have loved you,
If I had only known,
I would have embedded within the smallest of things
The way you looked at me; the touch of your hand,
That could make my heart flutter like angel wings.

If I had only known,
How soon you would have go,
I would have held you more tightly,
And never let you go.
If I had only known
This day was so near,
I would have taken more time
To whisper 'I love you' in your ear.
If I had only known
I'd soon be missing you,
And the heartache I would feel
I wouldn't change a thing; my love is ever true.
If I had only known,
That the day would soon be here,
And I'd have to go on without you
Sweetheart, it was worth all these tears.

Dede Djaba May 17, 2008

A Gift from Heaven

You were a gift sent straight from Heaven.
Given to us from God above.
We didn't know how much you would teach us
About the meaning of true love...
For true love sometimes means letting go
Of someone precious and dear.
That is what we were forced to do...
Although we wanted to keep you here!!!
However, this is quite a selfish wish.
One we know we should ignore...
But, Darius, we truly do believe
That God must have needed you more...
Perhaps to be an Angel now,
Full of wisdom and love...
Watching over those of us who love you
From the shining stars above.
We miss you more than you can know.
You will never be replaced...
In our hearts and memories forever,
Will be your handsome and smiling face

Passer By May 13, 2008