If I Die Today

If I die today,
I would want the birds to sing for me.
Let the white butterflies pave my way.

If today I could no longer whisper,
Just let the winds do,
But never let the rains whimper.

If now is over
Don't let my smiles be through,
But allow my laughter to stay forever.

And if at this moment I am meant to stop,
Never will my heart mourn my death
For my soul will be alive and won't even nap.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Fedele Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Really beautiful poem, i really enjoyed the way you wrote this.
Da Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 9:20 AM
Those words were written with personal emotions. Thank you John!
Mhangwa Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 2:38 AM
Beautiful work Karen! I also feel the same about not mourning for your death for indeed there is a place there for us where our souls will live forever.
Da Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 3:46 AM
Thank you so much! I also believe what you believe in..
Michael Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Eternal soul...Let the birds sing for you now...Happy Sunday Karen...
Da Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 3:47 AM
Thanks a lot! God bless!
Blanca Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Karen, The moment that you know you are not afraid to die is the moment that you begin to know how to live.
Da Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 3:52 AM
Yeah, you are definitely right. Thank you!
Gauthier Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Beautiful imagery, Karen. Well done.
Da Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 3:53 AM
Maraming salamat! God speed!
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