Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

One day my child, I shall not see your face, Nor hold you in my arms on this fair earth. My voice, once filled with song, will leave no trace And all I owned will be of no real worth. Yet still the stars in clear night skies will shine, The rose in bloom give forth its pure, sweet scent, Warm sun shall swell the fruit tree and the vine, The pulse of life beat on though mine be spent. And though at first deep grief will fill your heart To lose the bond of love which we have known, I pray, your life in which I shared a part Will reap the seeds of joy which we have sown. Through faith in God our lives will touch once more When by His grace you cross the sun kissed shore. 26.09.19 [Cash Prize Poetry Contest] Because It's A Tuesday 140 - 140 Sonnet Poetry Contest - sponsored by William Kekaula