Do Not Cry While I Die

Once, we had unlimited fun
Until life’s duties had us on a run 
Memories consumed us old, 
yet, for new experiences we jump
Please, do not cry, while I die
I rather you not lie
Time so scarce, you never said goodbye

As you reminisce great times awake 
I take enjoyable moments in wake
Embrace belove new things you are yet to make
Back to Earth, my contribution to nature awakes
Helping trees grow, while purifying a lake

Turn up those popular music 
Dance in celebration of memories late
Be good, for goodness’ sake
For in this moment’s time, you hold the ingredients
to the cake you most desired to bake

Mines, many unfinished tasks laid aside
Yours, life’s journey you must decide
In eternal uncertainties, I go to reside 
Until we meet again on the sunny side

By: Steven E. Keller
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Agustin Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 6:21 AM
By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas and prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
Keller Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 8:15 PM
Thanks Beata. Appreciate your kind words. Complements of the season
Agrawal Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Really love it. Wonderfully narrated.
Keller Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 10:26 PM
Thanks so much Bhoomi, I appreciate your feedback
Agustin Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 7:12 AM
Thanks for sharing this... making me thankful to God, prepared to meet Him and loved ones on the sunny side of eternity. Meanwhile, welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God bless you.
Keller Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 6:12 AM
Hi Beata, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my work. I pray it lifts someone's soul to love for love's sake and live a caring life.
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