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Friends' Letters: Poems

The following are poems written for Charity and either sent to us or left at her grave site. Most are from her friends. They are numbered 1 through 15 but are arranged in no particular order. Scroll down to continue viewing more.

You are like a million Wild Rose
Buds ready to bloom in the moon
light. Where do I find such wonderful
plants but of course the only place is
a meadow with the grass so green and
with trees stand tall with wonder
green leaves on them and with
butterfly's fling about and landing on
the flower. And with the moon and
Stars up above shining down on the
meadow. I'm glad you were the kind
of friend that people can have for a
friend. I'm sorry that I didn't get to
know who you were but I wish that I
did.
Written by
RaeAnne

Closer Than You Think

   Her laughter has ceased
   Yet it's etched in your mind
   Her voice is now silent
   Another her you will not find
   She stays forever in your life
   Forever kept, loved in your heart
   She'll stand by your side
   And she will never part
   All you have to do is think
   She still loves you so dear
   Heaven's not so far away
   She'll always be near
   In the wind you'll hear her
   She'll whisper to you and say
   I love you mommy
   I'm here with you every day
   I'm still here, Closer than you think

     Written By Bret
     In Loving Memory of My Cousin
     Charity Mae. The world was
     blessed with her presence.

Forever Lasting Friendship
January 18th, 1998

As I sit here thinking of you
My heart says you'll be alright
I cry, there's nothing else I can do
but wish you were here tonight

You mean so much to me
In so many ways
Best-friends forever we will be
Our lives one big maze

No matter what I do
There will always be a place for you in my heart
I wish I could talk to you
but where would I start

I know that it has been awhile
We lost touch too fast
And loved our lives with one big smile
We promised our friendship would last

I try not to cry anymore
As I sit here tonight
but the pain in my heart, I just can't ignore
At least I know you are alright

It breaks my heart
to see you lying there
Why did we have to part
I want you to know, I will always care!

Written by:Mindy
Dedicated to:
Charity Mae Kohlman
From your best-friends:
Mindy, Bridget, and Sarah

In loving Memory of Charity Mae Kohlman

We all loved Charity very much
Her smile filled our hearts
With her glowing touch
She left her footprints
Among everyone's soul
She made a difference in life
She easily took the leading role

She had spirit to cheer up the most negative crowd
and wherever she went
Her cheery voice rang loud
She's a girl I always looked up to
A personality I'd love to have
At school she was more than just a beautiful face
Among each and every hall,
And now that she's gone
The world will forever fall.

Charity had a smile that
Could make the world shine each and every day,
That smile let us all know
That no matter what, it would be okay.

And even though physically
That smile is no longer here
It'll be with us forever
It'll help dry the loneliest tear.

Now each and every one of us
Holds a part of Charity
Forever near our hearts,
And that's where it'll stay
Until the beginning of time ends
And the end only starts.

Charity left us all with the most precious gift that anyone could have been given. She's brought the most diverse world together and with our strength that's where it'll stay. Charity would have wanted that. She taught us about giving and sharing, and how to love. But most of all how to be different and still love. To know that Charity is above us and doing well makes it easier to live through this burning hell.
-Marissa (Missy)

                 -Charity-
Though I did not know her
    She must have been special
For the mourning and sorrow
    Absorbed through my eyes
Was an immense wall of pain
    To see so many shattered hearts
And so many tearful eyes
    It was my inner wish
To comfort all who cried
    In her memory.
Please Lord,
    Take her hand and guide
her soul,
    so that she may know
the happiness of ever lasting life.

Adam

Cherishing you in every way
Heaven holds you dear
Angels take you there to stay
Reminder you're not here.
I'll miss you more than ever
Tears fall day by day
You'll be in our hearts forever
Where your memories will stay.


7.	Re: Something Special I am merely a poet who read the Forum's article (Weds Jan 21st) and has had those close to me die recently, also. Please accept this poem for Charity from the "love of a stranger." I may not have known her, but I know the pain all too well. Thank you, Thom "the Rhose" . Moorhead,MN Words and Love (in memory of Charity Kohlman) "losing someone's not an easy thing there's nothing you can do but as long as there's memories she'll still live on in you in friendships and smiles you'll know that you've been touched she'll be there in everyone that cares there's no reason, simply because it matters not I didn't know her others did and that's enough for me to find a reason to wish you and everyone words and love" written 1/21/98 (8:30a)

October 7, 1998

Happy Birthday Charity Mae,
You're seventeen on this day.
Not quite an adult, though always a child.
One million cards in front of you, piled.
Make a wish and blow out the flame.
What did you wish for? I hope ours is the same.

I wished for your happiness,
For your smile to never fade.
That I always remember your laughter,
And how sweet you always stayed.
But, most of all I wished for you to look down on
us with love.
To laugh with us and cry with us, and send care
from above.

On my birthday, Cherry Tree,
Make a wish with me,
Make your wish with what you've seen
Through your eyes, that are forever sixteen.

Dear Charity, I'm always thinking of you. You remain forever in my
heart. I love you.
Forever and always,
Katie


	9.	Forever Lasting Friendship As I sit here thinking of you my heart says you'll be alright I cry, there's nothing else I can do but wish you were here tonight You mean so much to me in so many ways Best friends forever we will be our lives one big maze No matter what I do there will always be a place for you in my heart I wish I could talk to you but where would I start I know that it has been awhile we lost touch too fast And lived our lives with one big smile we promised our friendship would last I try not to cry anymore as I sit her tonight But the pain in my heart, I just can't ignore at least I know you are alright It breaks my heart to see you lying there Why did we have to part I want you to know, I will always care Mindy


	10.	A Friend There will be times of hard and you may feel they're too hard to get through, but then there's that one person in the world, your friend A friend is there for you when you need them most, they'll be there if you need a helping hand They'll see you through the good times and the bad times, they'll bring you up when you're down They believe in you, they trust in you, and will be there if you need to talk, or someone to lean on There's nothing better than a friend, they'll be there when your heart's been broken and need a shoulder to cry on You'll see some come, you'll see some go, but that one friend could never stand to see you go They'll be there forever, they'll never leave your heart, no matter what may keep you apart. -Love you & miss you Charity -Ash


	11.	My Friend I knew a friend who was so dear, I knew a friend who everyone knew She made people happy not blue She made people cry and she made me cry too She was the best and strongest She never gave up she only wanted what everyone else had She never told many people about her problem A problem which could take her life But eventually it did A secret people thought they could help her if they knew But if they knew it wouldn't have mattered She still would have died Even if everyone knew But she didn't want people to feel sorry for her She was never unhappy She stopped smiling She could do anything If she didn't have that problem But it never really stopped her she went on and on Did what she wanted Be what she wanted to be You could never tell anything was wrong She hid it so well You don't realize You don't realize how everyone will miss you How you made everyone so happy Made a great friend You don't realize how much you meant to everyone for many weren't able to tell you You kept your pain a secret for an equal life For no one to treat you any different than anyone else You were the best and strongest Never sad, but happy Never gloomy, but truly yourself I knew you well enough to know how great you were For the tears people shed are for you being gone It was too soon You were so young But at least you had a lot of fun But God chooses when your time is up I will miss you You will have eternal life in everyone's hearts You will be a beautiful angel May your soul rest in peace! Mindy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charity Mae Kohlman She was so good, she didn't deserve to die She deserves to be on earth with her friends and her family And the people she left behind when she died She died so unexpectedly No one would have guessed She died in her bed while she rest Resting in bed, ready to wake Awake for her confirmation day Her special day to God But she went to God early He was waiting for her She is an angel now High in the sky Where she will fly Safe and free from pain She is blessed to be so known We will all be with her Deep down in her soul. Mindy


	12.	Trail of Tears Marni 5/19/98 Precious life I once knew Constant love I once felt Now lost forever... You picked your day to leave me behind You chose the right time to go Leaving only a trail of tears... Not knowing what is going to come Not knowing where you are My trail of tears is never ending... In my sorrow and my grief I think of all we had and all you've shown You took a part of my heart I won't get back... If my love could build a bridge I could bring you back forever Hell, I could walk you around the world twice... If my tears could build a road We'd walk through our memories a hundred times over...


	13.	To: Charity Mae Kohlman I always thought that when it came I'd be ready for the end. By that time I'd be resigned and tame Death would appear a welcome friend. But what if I still want to live, still want to learn and grow? What if I still have gifts to give, and I'm not yet ready to go? What if I'm too young still, not old enough to die? What if I want to wait until I've experienced life to say goodbye? You were way too young you were taken way too soon your time had just begun the sun of your life set at noon. Wherever you have gone, near by or far away, please realize that, with you, a piece of me died that day. -You are forever in my heart, Charity! I miss you so much! I love you!! With love, Ashley


	14.	2-27-98 The Light In Your Eyes The light in your eyes now is gone, For nobody else to see. The smile on your face did a good job Hiding your secret for us not to see. I wish there was a way for me to have just five minutes with you. If God would of wanted just one more year, I'm sure He would of still taken you But, now that He did, there's not much I can do, but Learn to live and deal with it. I remember the times we had together, They were so much fun. But, now that you are gone, I have to learn that all those times are done. I just want you to know, that I'll love you forever, No matter where you are. And up in the sky I named after you, Your own little star. It's the one in the middle of Orion's belt, And I'm sure you've seen it before. And when I look at it It reminds me of you walking through Heaven's doors. There is one more thing that I want to request while you're up in Heaven skies You better not ever, ever, ever lose that Beautiful Light In Your Eyes! Charity, I miss ya a lot. I know you are watching down on your mom, your sister and your friends. I love you. Andi


15.	To Charity Mae Kohlman 1-18-00 It's been two years today Charity, that you passed away. There isn't a day that goes by that we all don't cry, because none of us got to say good-bye. We miss your laugh, we miss your touch but most of all we miss your smile. As I sit at your grave at night and talk to you I feel all sad and blue. I try to cover the pain and it's making me go insane. I've lost so many to death and I didn't get to see them take their last breath. To think of the days we shared and how much you cared it makes me wanna cry because you were a great friend of mine. Charity, I miss you so much and your oh so sweet touch. I would give anything to bring you back not only for me, but to your family. You are always on my mind. Love Always, Sarah

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