Home » Poems » Gareth James » Last Words To a Loved One

Last Words To a Loved One

Hush now, close your tired eyes For tomorrow there will be brighter skies Rest now, for you have made your mark You will be remembered when it all turns dark Hush now, the pain will end I swear I will remain by your side, for I am always there Rest now, for you have had your time And I know you are young and in your prime. Hush now, for you are journey bound Take his hand and follow, rise off the ground Rest a while; you don’t have to fear any more God’s love awaits you through his glittering door Hush now; listen to the angelic call from above With you always, in every whisper with all their love Rest now, for his arms will embrace you always We love you and will miss you throughout our lonely days N.B. entered as an example to my contest 'Last words to a loved one' Good luck x

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Gareth James

Date: 1/13/2011 3:15:00 AM

Well done to everyone who entered this contest. All were very emotional.

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 1/12/2011 12:23:00 PM

This was so beautiful Gareth I wanna say thanks very much for giving my poem[PARTNER]a 3rd.place in your contest it means alot.Teresa

Constance La France

Date: 1/10/2011 2:28:00 PM

Only one word comes to me as I read this " beautiful" ~~

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/2/2011 7:06:00 PM

such a moving piece ; the images both poignant and deep... i hope i do justice to your contest when able... enjoy your creative path! :) nette

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/2/2011 6:02:00 PM

Thank you for your kind and gentle comment left for me, Gareth. This is serenity and peace imbued. A perfect example for your contest. Thanks for your thoughtfulness. Always, Audrey

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/1/2011 7:56:00 PM

Appreciate your lovely warm and always welcome comments Gareth.. been missing u and your poetry these many weeks and glad u have returned now... wishing u a wonderful happy new year full of blessings and rich with luv..my friend..

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 12/31/2010 7:02:00 AM

Well said, makes it a little easier to write about it...If its ok I used my poem "Clouds Smile" which I wrote in July when my brother inlaw passed away... a Happy New Year to you and all around you...Michael

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/30/2010 10:29:00 PM

I'm glad I came and saw this beautiful poem. I was thinking your contest could be last words to those remaining after the loved one passed on, so this seems to clarify it. In your rules, when you say "last words to the grieved", you mean the one dying and not the ones left behind? Can it be for either group? thanks, Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/30/2010 2:08:00 PM

Very touching and moving farewell to begin the last journey, Gareth. Good luck in the contest

Eiken Laan

Date: 12/30/2010 2:08:00 AM

A lovely poem tribute to a loved one. I like the Hush now at the beginning of each verse, it gives it a great sense of peace and natural progression of life into death.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/29/2010 8:50:00 PM

Amazingly beautiful Gareth and such a shining example for your new contest... so happy I read this now to collect my ideas for an entry ... it will be special cause it will be true luv.. Happy New Year...