One More Time

When the time comes for me to go 
and I know not what my fate may be, 
let me have one final moment Lord 
to breathe in the peony. 
Let me walk the trail to Mingo Falls, 
and hear the thunder roar
one more time.

When my last day has arrived
and I must say goodbye,
Let me hear the sweet, sweet laughter 
of my children one last time.
Let them feel the joy in my heart
as they kiss me before I part
one more time.

When it is time to close the pages
of the book of life for me,
let me write just one more poem
that will last eternally.
Let me leave a lasting token
of this passion I hold dear
one more time.

When I take my final bow
on the stage of God’s green earth,
may I leave a lasting legacy
to reveal what life is worth.
May the ones whom I hold dearly
know how much they meant to me
as they read through all these pages

one more time…
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Wise Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 8:14 PM
This is a very moving and beautiful piece. Brought a tear to my eyes. Marked it as a favorite. :)
Jeavons Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 8:19 PM
Thank you Michael! You made my day!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 7:08 AM
This is beautiful, Susan. This line resonates in my soul's heart: "let me write just one more poem that will last eternally." I am always feeling this. When I write a poem, I think will this be the one? It never is, which is why I keep writing, striving toward THAT one.
Jeavons Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 10:18 AM
Thank you Caren. I am almost 70. I have been writing poetry since I was a teen. I lost count of how many poems I've written, but it's over 500. I will keep writing as long as I can breathe. Thanks again Caren.
Staton Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 10:26 PM
Nicely written. Thoroughly enjoyed reading.
Jeavons Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 7:53 PM
Thank you Valerie. I am glad you enjoyed it.
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