On this Earth

My little girl has left me

And my arms ache to hold her

But she is no longer on this earth

She is no longer suffering

But is happy and rejoicing

Her pain left behind - here on this earth

She waits for me in heaven

With Jesus, our Lord and Savior

Leaving me, longing for her - here on this earth

I know my arms can't hold her

But the arms that hold her now

Are stronger and gentler than others - here on this earth

And so I carry only my memories

Of my wonderful little girl

Who is no longer in my arms - here on this earth

For she waits for me in heaven

Where there is no pain or sadness

And I'll join here there one day

When I am no longer living - here on this earth

- Stacey Hardware