Crystol Woods Poet Elegy

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This short song by Sam Baker touched my heart and I wrote a few more verses to go with it, in honor of my son, Hunter Harvey Woods 2011-2012<3

Go in peace, Go in kindness, Go in love, Go in faith, Leave the day, The day behind us, Day is done, Go in grace.

Let us go Into the dark, Not afraid, Not alone, Let us hope By some good pleasure, Safely to Arrive at home. --Sam Baker

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Go In Peace

Original song: Go In Peace written by Sam Baker


Go and see what's waiting for you
Go and hear sweet angel's sing
I will come, and I'll be with you
When my time here is through
Then I'll fly above the stars
Away from sorrow, away from pain
To the place my heart longs for
To be with you, with you again 

Go on wings of birds or angels
Nevermind,I know you'll fly
Your soul is light, no burdens hold you
Even my arms that held you tight
Like a butterfly you flew
Away from me but to your home
And although I ache to hold you
 I have faith, I have hope

So don't look behind you darling
Fly straight and fly true
To strong arms that hold you safer 
Then these arms ever could. 
And if you do look down at me
From your heights of joy above
Don't be sad , don't be angry
Please forgive this mother's love

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Joanna Daniel June 30, 2025 at 6:05 AM This is excellent penmanship, Crystol, your love for your son and your faith shines through these words:) great singing too:)

Constance La France August 7, 2024 at 1:39 PM Crystol, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful elegy poem, I liked it a lot, well done, I loved the quote but for some reason could not listen to the audio, Constance Crystol Woods October 31, 2024 at 6:02 AM I think I finally fixed this audio of you want to listen! ;)<3 xo Crystol Woods August 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM Hum... not sure why other than technology is fickle lol...tysm! Xo

Hakim Fuhad Mansaray July 28, 2024 at 12:56 AM I'm so sorry dear Crystol. May he has eternal rest. Crystol Woods August 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM Thank you very much HAKIM.XOXO

Deb M July 26, 2024 at 6:43 PM Oh Crystol l am truly so sorry you lost your beautiful boy Hunter….l can’t even imagine. Your poem is incredibly sad yet so beautiful and moving. I felt emotional reading it. Pure mothers love in your words for your precious child Hunter. Sending you cuddles and kindness Crystol….Debx Crystol Woods July 27, 2024 at 9:47 AM Thank you Deb, I appreciate your kindness and compassion. Xo

Christuraj Alex July 23, 2024 at 6:52 PM "Like a butterfly you flew Away from me but to your home And although I ache to hold you I have faith, I have hope" - A very powerful poem with a zenith of optimism. Crystol Woods July 24, 2024 at 12:28 AM Ty for reading it! Xo

Paula Goldsmith July 23, 2024 at 9:57 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Go In Peace" is a lovely write. What A Great Ending..... Have a wonderful day writing away................ Crystol Woods July 24, 2024 at 12:29 AM Tysm!

Jim Healey July 23, 2024 at 8:42 AM Beautiful poem, Crystol. I'm guessing that it was cathartic for you to write this but, at the same time, it is also a wonderful act of faith. Please accept my condolences for your loss. Take care, Jim. Crystol Woods July 23, 2024 at 8:58 AM Thank you so much... yes anytime I write it seems to heal another wound. Bless you! Xo

David Crandall July 21, 2024 at 9:15 PM Just beautiful, Crystol I'm sorry for your loss. Crystol Woods July 22, 2024 at 4:43 AM Thank you David <3<3

Valsa George July 17, 2024 at 11:24 PM This is a very touching poem, a mother bidding farewell to her daughter, not in tears, but in faith and hope. She consoles herself that her daughter has gone to a place of bliss where stronger hands will take care of her. Accepting death this way is so heroic. A very emotive poem, Crystol. All the Best. Crystol Woods July 18, 2024 at 7:09 AM Thank you Valsa, I appreciate the comment and reading my poem. This is about my son who passed away but you got the emotion and message of the poem, thank you! Xo

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 17, 2024 at 8:13 AM Dear Crystol, I felt many flowing emotions as I read your wonderful heart and soul poem about acceptance of a loved one's death and the hope for reunion in the afterlife. As I enjoyed each line, I then felt a strong sense of faith and hope in our Lord, who is our comforter. As you put it so well that our loved ones who have passed on are no longer suffering. Wonderful Read! – Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Crystol Woods July 17, 2024 at 8:21 AM How rewarding to know what I've written can elicit such a response! Thank you for letting me know Daniel. God bless you my friend. Xo