Death Is Not Goodbye

Death is not goodbye
your soul has just gone on ahead
and waits there patiently for me 
ensuring death I will not dread

Death is not the end 
so my dear until we meet again 
you went first to pave the way 
you left your love to ease my pain

Death left me your essence 
when grief and tears begin to flow
your aura like a gentle hug
transports me to a calm plateau

Death left me alone
you were never coming home
grief consumes my waking hours
I live a life in monochrome

Death takes me at last 
now tired and weak solace I seek
I see you there before me
as your fingers softly brush my cheek

So as you gently take my hand
and guide me through Death’s door 
the Angels grant divine salvation
our souls entwined forevermore

Written 2nd March 2019

1st PLACE!
14th June 2019
Contest Name Got a Darn NA Again 
Sponsor Lu Loo

Contest: Dance of Death
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
N/A

Contest: Your Choice, any form, any theme
Sponsor Brian Strand
N/A

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Date: 2/26/2021 5:39:00 PM
Wow ~ beautiful, Ann. Awesome
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/3/2021 10:06:00 AM
thank you dearest Line xx
Date: 7/4/2019 12:14:00 PM
Your ethereal poem is suffused with the beauty of deep love, reassurance, hope and grace. Your delicate expression of death and faith is very moving and touches me deeply, Ann. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/5/2019 2:27:00 AM
Bless you Susan for your wonderful comments and as always I really appreciate your visit - thank you! To have such wonderful poets like yourself and Connie commenting on my poems is such an honour. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Date: 7/3/2019 8:39:00 PM
I love the beautiful way you have expressed death Ann. This beauty is going into my faves. Congratulations on your deserving First Place! : ) xxoo
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/4/2019 2:04:00 AM
Oh thank you so much Connie for your wonderful comments and also for the Fav! I really appreciate your visit Connie and despite getting 184 views you are the first person to comment, so thank you dear Connie. I was also thrilled to receive my first place in LuLoo's contest! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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