Going Home

As you sit here in honor of me.
Know I’m with you and always will be.

I thank you for the love you have shown.
But the time has come I must go alone.

Do not weep for me as I depart.
I will forever be in your heart.

There aren’t any handshakes in this goodbye.
Rejoice my loss for I’m in paradise.

I’ll miss my life I savored so much,
My family, my friends, a loved ones touch.

I need no luggage just hand me my comb.
I do not need much for I’m going home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Torres Avatar
December 27, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Raul my brother thank you so much for your caring and thoughtful word's on my poem. You are my inspiration. In time I will read all of your work's. This was written perfectly. Your sensitivity is shown here. Your love and caring also. You have a loving heart. It is shown in all your marvelous creation's for other's. I feel that you have a special gift to touch peoples lives. Have you ever consider the ministry. You would be perfect. God bless you my brother and Im looking forward to your nextone
Neal Avatar
November 14, 2008 at 10:21 PM
"I think this poem is emotional for somebody who has lost someone, this poem would really help"
Cottingham Avatar
November 6, 2008 at 6:57 PM
Wow! what a beautiful goodbye, somehow makes death an easier concept to handle, 'I do not need much for I’m going home', that is a powerful line, and a beautiful message, amazing piece. DF
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