Funeral
It was so beautiful a morning
when I heard her over say
that she'd pull out my sundays best
because someone's passed away
so we hurried to the chapel
that was down on fourth and main
she seemed to have a peaceful smile
but eyes that filled with pain
I asked my mother many times
Who was the friend that died
Dont think she ever heard me
But I could swear I heard her cry
We walked through friends and family
as we made our way within
greeted by a man in white
forgiving all our sins
I barely even noticed
All the roses near our feet
Laid out to spell the name
Of someone missing in their seat
As the preacher started praying
we all stood holding hands
Waiting on the row before
To pass the casket stand
Then the man in white so proudly
Helped my mother from her knees,
Showed me the way to heaven
because that friend that died was me....
Copyright © Terry Ledwell | Year Posted 2007
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