"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" attributed to David Romano (read by Tom O'Bedlam)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2012
- This reading was requested. It is a simple poem in basic English, expressing sentiments that many people find comforting in bereavement.
Some poems are only accessible to the intelligentsia and some reach a larger audience. I have no doubt that this poem won't appeal to literary snobs. But many more people are affected by a poem such as this one. It has similar appeal to "Do not stand at my grave and weep".
Aldous Huxley said something to the effect that when we are in the grip of the most intense passion, then what we feel has been best expressed in the words of popular songs.
Thomas Gray, who wrote an elegy in a country churchyard, talked about memorials that "with uncouth rhyme and shapeless sculpture decked, implore the passing tribute of a sigh."
Simple and sincere everyday language can be more evocative than the sometimes tortured introspective outpourings of intellectuals wrestling with their grief. The feelings are just as valid: grief is simple and common to us all.
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When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had
If I could re-live yesterday
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye 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.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home
When 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 life starts anew
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart. - บันเทิง
I am 84 yrs. missing my wife of 63 years. Taken by god Feb. Finding it very hard to go on living, I. Miss her so, I have loved her with my whole life dedicated to her. God bless Unita see you soon Mickxxxxx
I just lost my brother to pancreatic cancer 5/14/20, he was only 63. I called out to him and said “send me a sign that you are okay and with God” later that day while scrolling through recipes on utube, I scrolled down and saw this, the title peaked my curosity, after hearing this, I knew my brother is with his father in heaven and I am finally at peace.😇❤️🌺🌷🌸💐🌻🌼🥀🌹
I am 78 and I cannot stop crying, this was so beautiful.
my wife of 54 years died last sept 2020 10 days after our 54th she had alzheimers for the last 5 yrs the last 7 month she did not know me speak eat was bedridden in our home she was my world my best friend lover mother of 7 a man could ask for the morning she passed I read this poem to her she had not looked at me smiled talked for 2 day the moment she passed she looked at me smiled and said love you and was gone .I miss her something awful but when I read this poem I feel a calmness come over me
This poem seems as if it was composed just for me; the words my late husband is reciting to me. He's been gone only four months, and I miss him so. We were married for almost 62 years. Knowing that he is now free from cares and at peace, is my greatest consolation.
I needed to hear this again, because now it hits my heart in the worst way. My beautiful, loving Mama died a few hours ago. She called out for me, but I wasn't there for her. I was too late. She had such a hard life since her mother died when she was a very young girl. She grew up in an orphanage in Germany and had many obstacles and struggles. I tried to make her happy. My mama is gone. How will I go on without her??? It hurts so much. You always dread knowing that day will come. That time has come today. TIME.
I lost two sisters and my twin brother in 6 weeks this summer. When living with the isolation of covid, and not being able to go to memorials, how much can a person bear.
listening to this sitting in my bedroom by myself...single, retired Army Vet, I still cry sometimes over my Grandmama who raised me from a baby, she was all I had, it,s ok even though i,m lonely cause Jesus is here with me. God Bless whoever posted this beautiful, heartfelt poem. I,m 61 yrs. old.
For my 25 year old son in which I cry every day past six years. I want to hear these words but still I can’t.💔I’ll never be the same.
I found this July 11,2020 the first morning without my dad,it made me cry,but every time I listen to it it gives me comfort.My dad believed in God so this poem helped me find peace because he is in a good place.
Beautiful words. Affected me deeply as I am almost 80! Most of my life is over.
I mourn the death of the special man who was my husband and it was been difficult in the time of Covid 19 Pandemic of 2020. However we now have been able, after 6 months,, scatter his ashes, in the Georgia Strait near Vancouver. This poem says it all for me. The man who wrote this loved as we loved. Thank you.
My dad died at the age of 39 in 2009, two weeks after his birthday.
I was only 9 then. I'm 17 now. This video hit me so hard... I miss him so much, even though I can barely remember the sound of his voice or the last time I saw him. He took a bullet for me. I began my life seeing him as not only my father, but my best friend. But then he passed due to an accident involving a gun with a disfunctional problem, when trying to make sure I would be safe.
Now he isn't just remembered as my father or best friend... But my hero as well.
I'll never forget you or what you have done for me, daddy... Thank you so much.
I lost my Dad in April. He was not my real father , he was my real Dad though .He was 76-year-old when he died. I was 12 when he came into our lives. I am 54 now. He married my Mom and took on the responsibility of 5 children. He was a Great Dad. Miss him so much. He is no longer in pain and that is a blessing.
This made me cry. Today is the 11th anniversary of my dear husband's death and the words truly struck home.
Bless you.
My husband of 32 years passed nearly 3 years ago and I just found this video. I cried as I watched it because my husband's name was David and it was like he was talking to me. A year after his passing, our daughter's boyfriend approached me to ask permission to propose to her. A year later they were married. It was a bittersweet day as we celebrated this union, but realized that her dad wasn't there. I'm sure this wonderful David who wrote this poem has written others, so I will be looking for them.
It made me think of my mother!
She passed away 2 years ago
Those words would have been her words!
Thank you for sharing!
I am being placed on a waiting list for a double lung transplant and when a friend posted this on fb, I immediately reacted knowing that this is how I would like my family and friends to remember me if anything was to go wrong during the surgery process though I feel there is a has a high chance of succeeding.
I was missing my dad, n now I stumbled on this video... Its as if he was speaking to me, one last time ...
Loved this poem, listened in very quiet room at sunset. Missing my beloved husband who has gone twenty three years next month. It's seemed it was a message from him, he was saying to me. Thank you who ever loaded this beautiful sad poem.
My Mom passed away suddenly 1 month ago yesterday and am just starting to grieve. I’m being strong for my Dad, but now I’ve just lost it. This reading is exactly how I’m feeling. Balling my eyes out now
So beautiful thankyou tears are streaming down my face...this is a very sad time for me..sometimes you just need to cry 😊🙏💞💎💙🌈🦋.
Dedicated to my only daughter Natalie Brooke Tedder who was suddenly and tragically killed in the blink of an eye she was gone. Walking home because her car stranded her walking facing traffic a guy fell asleep at the wheel and hit her .... If God would've taken me I've lived my life. She left behind her 14 yr old daughter who needed her so... God help us... Help us all. For this is a deep n bitter cup that we must drink from......
Thank you, GOD!
I'm 70 years old and my wonderful and amazing Mom passed away unexpectedly in January 2020.
She was my best friend and the toughest person I know. She was always there for me. My heart still grieves . Deep, gut wrenching feelings of missing her and tears of heartache well up in me like a sudden storm. I have never felt so lost and lonely ; battered and beaten by the longings for her presence. I know this is part of my healing and yet, I feel as if my heart is being ripped from my chest .She was my rock and my joy. Oh , how I miss her so!
Today I listened to Belinda Kinnear sing "If Tomorrow Never
Comes" so moving and touching
I cried like a baby. Then I came across this. The most beautiful I have ever heard. Again I cried.
I lost my Dad in 2011 from cancer.
Loosing him I lost my heart. We were so close I was his shadow. I found out 8 months ago I have stage 4 breast cancer so both have hit home and hurt in ways no one will ever know. I sent both to my fiance today. Sometimes we take life for granted and never stop to think tomorrow may never come. I ask all that read this please stop and think of your loved ones and cherish them while you have them. Let them know what they mean to you before it is too late.
I am weeks from my 70th birthday, and although in apparently good health, am much nearer the end of my journey than before. Hearing this wonderful reading today changed my whole perspective on my life and my dearest relationships. Thank you. Blessings.
Wayne Warmack God bless you sir
When I listen to this I remember the many loved ones who have passed from this life leaving me empty but truly loved and they are at peace
Just spent the last 2 hours searching the whole internet for this poem!! Finally got it in my favs lol🔥🔥
I couldn't stop the tears while listening to this reading. Listening to
the words, I realized that I've wasted my life and the pain that causes
me now is unbearable. I'm not a young man anymore and the years that I
may have left, are far less than the years already lived. Never before
have I thought about just how short life is until now and it's far too
late to change anything. I never knew that loneliness can be so
physically painful until recently. To realize at my age that I have
absolutely no one, not one friend only increases the sense of failure.
Thanks for letting me comment here.
Thank you Caspar, God Bless
have a nice day Scorpio. Know that there's a few fellows a lot like you. together in this world we are all alone. you should remember that it's never too late to start loving. everyone can appreciate an old man smiling with youthfulness. There are many ways to give. Giving only stops when you've decided you can't. have a wonderful day Scorpio.
+Dinkle Berg Thank you for your kind words, but I do take exception with your term "old man":)
+Scorpio54 hahah I hope you always feel young Scorpio. live life fully. bless you :)
I heard you also, and CM said it all.
What a creation,I lost my husband at the age of 42,he died in my absence,it was a new morning ,I was going through the homepage of TH-cam as I often do,I read this poem and finally I got a message from my husband that he is fine in heaven,I'm endlessly grateful to this writer/poet because there were a lot of questions within me which were unanswered due to the sudden , untimely demise of my very dear husband,but when I read this entire poem I got all my answers and I felt like now there is a bridge between my husband and myself,I felt gratitude in the truest sense,thank you bro,for this wonderful creation,for me it is a reminder of the sweet nothings my husband whispered in my ears,thank you very very much for giving me answers for the unanswered questions popping in my heart and mind,love you my dearie, you'll be missed forever and fondly remembered by me till eternity 💐👨👨👧🌟🌈
When tomorrow Start's without me,made this grown man cry! Beautiful.
Thank you for this as I had just lost my mother. She was truly a blessing. Through bad as well as the good. I'm surprised I didn't cry. I felt warm and at peace. Rest easy mama 10/3/21
So Beautiful.. For my Sister and Dad "In the arm's of the Angel's" My partner has pancreatic cancer and these words will be read when it's his time to go home. 🥺😥
I suddenly lost my husband of 43 years. He was only 63. I heard him saying these words of comfort to me.
My mum died when I was six and my dad when I was14 it’s my dads anniversary 52 years gone I’m battling lung cancer don’t know how long I’ve got just taking each day at a time. I’ve just come across this poem also and had to stop and read, we all have our cross to bear and we will all end up in heaven I just know we do. God bless you all ❤️❤️❤️
O man it's so touching, I was so down when my mom died, she died at age 50 so young, Me I was 31 and I had my first baby 20 months, that day I felt like all the world was destroyed. Now I am 60 years old and I remember her every day she was with me always in my heart 😥🙏💙💚❤
My dad suffered a head injury last week, his future is uncertain. Thank you very much for sharing a poem that speaks from the heart. I enjoy your readings very much. Bryan
so sad and yet so beautiful...this one's for my beloved mother...
I could listen to this mans voice always. Beautiful❤️
Dedicated to my beloved son . These words are so beautiful. A real tearjerker. Bless.
This is an amazing poem that so many people need to hear for healing and closure.
I lost my daughter in a vehicle accident the day before yesterday. As her dad, you know I miss her tremendously. But for those who didn't know her well, or misunderstood who they knew, believe in your heart and know in your soul that she was very special and a blessing to everyone she met. Love what you know, and forget what you don't, she was truly divine and blessed many with her presence here. God Blesses Barbara Burt.
Tom O' bedlam! What a gift you are to us!!!
Well I've lost 3 people in my life who were part of my immediate family - it's been 6 years of pure hell to lose them. So I sincerely hope everything we've been told about heaven and the after life is true. I believe sincerely in God so let's just hope this promise is kept.
I wept so profoundly at this reading. For those, I've loved and have lost in my life, and for those I know I will lose in the future. I weep more so for my children and the sadness and grief, sadness and loss they will feel upon losing those who have always been in their life, and for whom they have loved deeply. Cherish the time you have with those you love and those who love you. Never say goodbye without telling the person you love that you love them. "I love you" may be the last thing they ever hear from you, and expressing that is deeply important in life as once someone is gone, you won't get a second chance.
This poem is so inspirational, heartwarming. Yes, I shed tears for my Beloved Mom, Dad, Sister, and Brother as I listened to the poem read so well! Amen!
A friend told me about this today over lunch and I listened to it on his phone and just sat there at the table and sobbed. It's so lovely and it's read so well.
I lost my Dad to covid 19 this April and I miss him every day xx
I found great comfort in this beautiful poem. My husband died 18 months ago and every day I think of him and talk to him and I am glad to know every time I do he is right here in my heart.
For my beloved husband Dan- May you have eternal rest.
Tremendous. Simple, but still delivers such an emotional gut punch
The Lyrics of this poem extraordinarily brilliant! I couldn't hold my tears when I was listening because it was absolutely an outstanding recitation! Best wishes for the reciter!
I got goosebumps and it's so beautiful. I am young, 20years old but this one gives me motive to live a life that i want to create but not a life given to me.
Thanks for sharing. My young niece passed away a few weeks ago and it's been tough for us all. God Bless You
I remember the son I lost 3 years ago on Nov 25, 2016. The ache and pain never leave. But there are things I need to do for his kids and siblings. Life goes on but I move oh so slow. Memories of him make me cry and smile. Hearing you read rhis wonderful poem brought tears in my eyes.Somehow, I know it was my son who led me to your video and he was talking to me using your voice. Thank you so much.God bless.
So beautiful and heart rendering, only those who have has a personal loss of a loved one can truly appreciate this poem. Someone said (I don't know who) " Be nice to people today - tomorrow the opportunity may be gone".
Well. If I can type though tears. That was beautiful. I thought of my grandma who truly loved me and thought I was all alone until I remembered. Jesus .. thank you
Merci infiniment. I feel grateful to you. Every word of this poem touches my heart. One week ago, I lost my second son. I am glad he is in peace up there. Merci.
So beautiful. How have I not heard this before. I sobbed for my dad who passed a year ago and I miss him terribly.
It is beautiful! I'm so sorry for your loss.
Oh what a poem! It rips my heart I got it it's a message from heaven from my husband and now I found peace
In memory of all those who lost their lives in Manchester last night.May they rest in Peace.Amen.
Tears are in my eyes........
I am only 22 yes old and this poem speaks so much volume I cry reading along to it every time not because I have lost someone dear to me but because I’ve lost myself and everything I stood for. Yes I’ve always realized this with my short time on earth but today was the day it finally hurt 😢
this is for everyone I have loved and lost..truly beautiful..
I found this poem in the last pages of the book "Proof of Heaven"....it touched my heart since I just lost my mom 3 weeks ago. It is beautifully written. I would have loved to have someone read this at my moms funeral.....I will share it with others.
Hello stranger from the internet, it's okay to be sad for a while if you've lost a loved one and miss them. But make sure to live a good rest of the life because that's what they would have wanted for you. Until you finally reunite, cherish the the good and bad memories you had with them and the special connection and bond you had and still have, because we're eternal beings temporarily experiencing consciousness. Death isn't the end, but just another part of being alive
My Dad would have been 94 today. I had a few good times with him, but was deprived of him throughout my formative and young adult years from 3 wars, PTSD, alcoholism, and two of the most psychotic wives a man could ever choose. I miss you, Dad. I'll see you on the other side where I know you found peace and a well stocked fishing pond. 🍀🎵💕
This is beautiful. I just happened to stumble across this and I am glad I found this poem. I am a writer as well! This brings tears in my eyes! Very powerful
We're all going through a bad time in the world right now I sobbed my heart out for this poem touches something deep inside. I hope the people of the world stop hating each other
Beautiful words thinking of my darling husband David so much want you here with me but I know your in a better place out of pain that’s all I want for you have so many memories of our life together knowing I was loved by you xx
So lovely spoken perfectly I think of my husband 9th of April passing away I miss you always darling man xx🙏🙏🌹🌹😘😪🌹🌹🌹
I've seen this poem on a couple obituaries. Hearing it read has made me cry. Beautiful poem.
Beautiful ! why can't they make song with this kind of beautiful words.
Very touching!! It is for my son I think ,who is alive , but I am worried about him when I won't be there. It make me feel that I cried on my own death
I'm reading all of these people that are commenting and most of the people have been married, are married, or is an elder. I have never been married, but I have lost many people and I have been in love. Love is a wonderful and horrible thing all at once. And of course, obviously this poem made me cry big time. I just can't shake the feeling that the one person I love doesn't.....
When I listen to this I think of my wonderful Dad who lost his cancer battle in May 2014, This reading says it all so thanks for sharing it with us.
Read so beautifully. Emotionally crippling, eyes are stinging.
Tomorrow is the 5th year since my beautiful daughter passed. There are no coincidences. This video message has appeared to me. Listening I’m sobbing.... I miss her so so much 💔🌻
I thought I had already cried all of the tears I could cry over my sweet husband's death. I was wrong.
They read this at my cousin's funeral and it is on the back of her headstone. She was 19, engaged, and planning on a nursing career. She died in her sleep, because of a heart condition. Even though it is a simple poem, it rips my heart at the seams. I miss you, Kristan Marie.
Why am I crying? Is it the feeling of how much I am missing her.
Such a touching words and do miss my husband every day know this is actually words not all of em but so close of what he said Thank you for saying these words 🌹
There are a few kinds of death that this applies to. All are heart breaking. This is beautiful.
Pity those seemingly alive, yet dead among us, that no tear this brings to eye!
Touched my heart and felt stinging tears thinking of my Father & Mother's passionate love affair and how she misses him.
Beautiful poem and superbly read!
Wow wow wow wow wow wow
Soo sooo beautifully beautifully beautifully written 🙏
Thank you sooo much 🙏
Love light peace grace 🌸
I just came across this poem from a Tik Toker who used it on their post. I am entering 2 years now without my husband and when I heard this I couldn't help but cry. This is exactly what I can hear in my heart him saying this to me.
The wife replying. Listening to this I'm crying my head off. I lost my husband in May to terminal cancer and the pain and loneliness missing him so terribly. When will the pain stop the the longing for him to be by my side
This is beauty in words on earth Thank you so very much.
About tomorrow no one can say what will happen with us..who will be remain no one knows. .me or u.... I feel that there's my turn come & end...God only knows. ..if I go first. ...nobody is there to mourn for me... because I am not an important. ..but u must be there for ur dear people. ..they need u....there are lots of things to do & many of them waitingfor you. .. lots of people love u....still u r very energetic and active person. ..don't think in negatively. .be positive...the Heavenly Father bless you entire ur all life always. .. I too pray for u my dear JM
Beautiful... Thank You.
Shared.
I'm 64 and just crying my heart out.
I love the description for this poem. The comment on intellectual snobs writing off simplistic styles is spot on. The intelligentsia are frequently mired in lavish prose and forsake the sincere message. Good poetry relates to a common sentiment, the case here being the loss of a loved one. I prefer poems like these over self-righteous poems.
I miss my mom and dad dearly
You have a wonderful voice. Thank you for reading this and sharing it with everyone.
I listened and thought of my families discord and how I have no idea how to makes things better. Parent, children, friends, but hope this poem rings true for the day I am no longer here. I hope they know I love each and every one and hold no animosity now or when the time comes. I am 51 yrs.
For my beautiful mum Jane and my sister elaine be happy and I hope that you are both together. We speak about you both all the time and we all miss you both terribly. 💖❤💗
My Aunt Mae passed away.. not recently, but still recent enough for me. Every day I miss her. She was everything to me, and like a second mother. I used to beg my mom to take me to her farm on the weekends so that I could spend time with her, watch the cows, play with the kittens, help her feed and water them.. I loved being on her farm with her. Every time my mom said we couldn't go see her, I would cry. I was a little girl then.. and when I would come home from school, she would surprise me with a visit. I was always so happy seeing her. She did this even when I was in highschool. Through all my years of growing up, she was a part of my life. When she had to go to the nursing home.. and as my family and I watched her wither away... I just.. I couldn't take it. I couldn't watch the woman I loved so dearly deteriorate in front of my eyes. My mother and father hated seeing her wither away too.. and in her final days... I...
I regret not seeing her. I didn't get to say goodbye.. I didn't get to tell her how much I loved her for the final time. I hate myself for that and blame myself for not telling her what I needed tol every single day. This poem helps ease some of the pain I feel, but I don't think anything will ever numb the sting.
This is so ture In. My life's past how could you know.
Tears running down my face......