Verlena S. Walker Poet Free verse

Just Down the Road

(He smiled and declared,) Let me go when it is time for me to go.
I have lived my scores.
      I will be ninety-three on the 4th of July.
This life is enshrined.

(He stated,) I appreciate the road I travelled because it taught me well.
My journey has sojourned protected.
      I will pass this knowledge and wisdom on.
The excursion is a road that is lifelong.

(He crooned,) I will write my own eulogy.
My acclamation is praise of humanity.
      I want my coffin orchid white.
Make me a gown of sapphire.

(He preached,) I applaud life with the highest praise.
I know the unknown God through faith.
      Prayer and worship I give daily.
May my soul rest in its grave?

      Oh, Lord this journey of life is almost over.
I can look down the road an see my spirit aglow.
      My mind is free and I have done no wrong.
This morning I awaken safe and unharmed.

(He cried,) This life is almost over.
Just a journey down the road ... A crossing that must occur ... The departure 
      of this blessed soul is ... Just down the road ....
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Penned on May 03, 2014!
For the Kelly Deschler JUST DOWN THE ROAD CONTEST!

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Skat A May 23, 2014 at 9:22 PM wonderful win...SKAT Verlena S. Walker May 23, 2014 at 10:29 PM Thanks Skat. Verlena

Dr.Ram Mehta May 20, 2014 at 1:09 AM It's a nice take on the theme of the contest. Congrats on the win, Verlena Verlena S. Walker May 20, 2014 at 2:35 PM Thanks Dr. Ram for your supportive remarks. Verlena

Nette Onclaud May 19, 2014 at 9:08 AM an experiential work, verlena.. big cheers on your win!.. huggs Verlena S. Walker May 19, 2014 at 10:58 AM Thanks for your supportive remarks Nette. Verlena

Kelly Deschler May 18, 2014 at 8:13 PM I was moved by this poem, Verlena. We all must face this day and I'm sure that Heaven has a special place for you, and for all of us. A beautiful write! Congrats on your win! Verlena S. Walker May 18, 2014 at 9:10 PM Thanks Kelly for your top 5 placement. I am glad you enjoyed this poem. Verlena

Tim Smith May 3, 2014 at 9:57 PM Verlena this is most wonderful...Tim Verlena S. Walker May 4, 2014 at 4:44 PM Thank you Tim for your supportive remarks and your help with a word in this poem that I would have overlooked for a moment. However, probably after the tenth reading, I know I would have corrected. LOL... Verlena :0))s!

Joyce Johnson May 3, 2014 at 7:48 PM What a lovely poem. I would never have guessed that you were that old from your writings. I was going to write this in a similar vein because I will be ninety six in July. I chose to go in a lighter way. Good luck with your lovely poem Love Joyce Verlena S. Walker May 3, 2014 at 8:01 PM Joyce, I am not that old. I write from imagery and love. GL as well with your version. I will be forty eight (48) in September. Verlena