Homecoming

Grief and love and wonder Can scarce exist in so frail a place As my fragile heart Daughter of the Most High King Your wick is trimmed, your lamp is full And I am sundered, torn apart Long together have we journeyed O’er a road, sometimes a highway At times, a rocky trail O that you would not leave me Wander boldly on ahead Thoughts that make my courage fail Love that’s nearly bursting Dams beneath the eyes assailed Watching as you breath Would that you would stay a bit Tarry in my arms a while Before you leave Wonder that He called to you For the great adventure To that far-off shore Grief and love and wonder Treasures of a life with you Who could ask for more?

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Vickey Rhymer

Date: 3/21/2024 3:42:00 AM

On my mind hope you are o.k.

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 12/17/2023 3:34:00 PM

So beautifully done Jeff.

Jeff Kyser
Date: 12/19/2023 6:28:00 PM

Thanks Vickey, my heart is heavy right now. My wife was diagnosed with late stage 4 breast cancer, and it is rolling over her like a freight train. We can't seem to breathe, much less get ahead of it. But I have been given the opportunity to truly sacrificially love someone, and there is blessing mixed in with the grief. Thanks for "coming looking" - Jeff

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/5/2023 8:46:00 AM

Oh, so sad and beautiful at the same time. Much love, Gina

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/5/2023 7:17:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your "Homecoming" write. Have a great/blessed day................