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I am not afraid of death, extinction,  or eternal night
as once already, I was at the gates of Heaven
but they would not open for me
it was not my time 

I heard my beloved ones calling
calling out my name, beckoning, summoning me
but I awoke from this dream still part of the earthly realm
confused and breathing and still within life

My journey has been chapters of a book
some pages so beautiful, full of happiness and delight
some of anguish, grief, deep sadness and sorrow
but each one unique, each one a story told

And when my time does come I will miss
walks in forests lush and rippling waters
lovely birds singing in the tangled trees
the kiss of snowflakes on my face in winter
crunching leaves beneath my feet

I will not regret a moment
for even the saddest experience is part of living
but there is peace beyond the gate . . .

Copyright © Constance La France | Year Posted 2023

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Sam Kauffman Date: 9/29/2023 10:27:00 AM Congratulations on your win, Constance. Like you your poem embraces every aspect of life with courage and a deep sense of grace. Living without regret is truly a gift! Blessings to you! Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/29/2023 10:54:00 AM Sam, thank you so much for the congratulations, comment, and compliment, blessings.

I Am Anaya Date: 9/15/2023 6:58:00 PM This is so touching, I choked up. What got me was "And when my time does come I will miss walks in forests lush and rippling waters...etc. I often think about these things. Congratulations Constance, I'm favorite -ing! Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/15/2023 9:07:00 PM Anaya, thank you so much for the the compliment, comment, congratulations and FAV.

Sotto Poet Date: 9/15/2023 2:29:00 PM I am truly delighted to offer my sincere congratulations for your well-earned win in my contest. Your poetry is truly awe-inspiring, I like your photo as well. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/15/2023 9:07:00 PM Sotto, thank you so much for the congratulations and the compliment on my poem and photo.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/15/2023 11:30:00 AM Every moment will awaken at the end. What euphoria we will find when we see our loved ones once more. Today is my mom’s birthday…tears. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/15/2023 9:08:00 PM Kim, thank you so much for the comment, I get sad on my mom's birthday too.

Stephan McBride Date: 9/15/2023 10:11:00 AM Beautiful poem, God has given you such a wonderful gift in writing from all the chapters in your book in living, in seeking peace now and forever more : ) Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/15/2023 9:09:00 PM Stephan, thank you so much for the compliment and nice comment.