Poems

Change of Dreams

Life's supposed to follow a certain path
That's how it was meant to be
We expect to watch our children grow
Eventually expanding that family tree

Many times I'd dream of their future
And the spouses that they'd choose
Oh, the grandchildren I could spoil
While they'd keep me so amused

Joey would have a daughter
And Angie would have a son
I would watch them raise their children
As their grandma, I'd be second to none

This is how the plan should have gone
It was supposed to be that way
But in the blink of an eye it changed
Now, it will never be the same

Life threw me a tragic curve
On that fateful November day
Now my son will never have that daughter
Because that dream was taken away

I've discovered that priorities change
When your life gets turned upside down
What was once important turns trivial
And your dreams get turned around

Who cares if the house is dirty
Who cares when my hair looks bad
Does it matter that Ive gained 2 more pounds
I'm alive, and for that I'm glad

I want to live life to the fullest
Joey did - you could see it in his face
But its hard with all this sadness
To move on and join the human race

My main concern is for Angie
To be all she wants to be
Just as long as she is happy
That is what I want to see

Having money isnt everything
To make her life complete
Loving family and caring friends
Is more satisfying to me

Ive found that life is sometimes short here
So make the most of your stay
And be thankful for your loved ones
Show your love to them every day

By Lori Lott written 7/29/03

My dream was just to have two kids
A boy.and then a girl
Id raise them til they were old enough
To go out into this world

One wish came true that winter day
In February of 81
A beautiful baby boy was born
I finally had my son

Six pounds and six more ounces
When he came to me that day
Ten fingers and ten little toes
Joey was perfect in every way

My Angie came in 84
The family Id wanted so
Was here with me from that day on
To help them and watch them grow

The many hours of pleasure
I remember from those days
First words, first steps, first days of school
They made me happy in every way

But before I knew it, they were grown
The years so quickly passed by
From babies to teens to young adults
All in the blink of an eye

On November 1, 2002
He left just as he came
My baby boy was taken from me
Now my life will never be the same

Angie has lost her brother
And I lost a piece of my heart
Its a chapter in a familys life
That no one ever expects to start

But the memories he left behind
Can never be taken away
So he will always live within us
Until our dying day

Love Mom

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Joey: Anniversary of Passing

Joey - It seems like yesterday when I heard the tragic news
My life has never been the same and neither have my views
You changed me and inspired me to grow, learn and thrive
Nothing held back your passion to touch another's life
Your spirit will go on like gusts of wind in a storm
Never did you hesitate to stray from the norm
You paved your own path and continue on this trend
You are trekking on still, your life truly has no end
From the past to the future and in the present day
Joey you are a part of us and you are here to stay
Your mother raised you well
Your sister supported your every choice
They will carry you through when you can't speak
They will be your voice
Riding on that fateful day
You felt the fire of life inside
That passion that you feel within when you are out to ride
No one could believe it
We never ever knew
No one could grasp that someone could feel such a passion
Only you
You left us physically
But mentally and in our heart you'll stay
We will all hold a part of us
That is Joey until our dying day

Love,
Your cousin,
Aaron

One Year
By Carolina Quijano (Joeys Friend Forever)

I cant believe its almost been a year
One year since I heard
Youd had that fatal accident.
No, that cant be true, I cried.
I drove to the site; saw your picture posted on the pole
And knew in my heart that the worst had come true.
No longer would I be able to see you drive down the street,
Honking at me as you zipped by.
No longer would you stop for a quick chat, something wed done since we were 12.
A familiar face, gone without a trace.
I still remember how shocked I was when I read the paper.
My little Joey, gone forever.
My thoughts turned to your mother and sister, how they must be suffering.
I offered solace the only way I knew how, leaving a note with some flowers.
It was a little gesture, but I wanted them to know I cared.
I wanted them to know you were never far from my heart and that I valued you and your life style.
You died doing what you loved, they said.
God had another purpose for you, they said.
But that doesnt stop the tears I shed.