Passing Away
Now absent from the body
he flies toward heavenly abode
yon celestial clouds
relieved finally from wrenching tubes
soothed against ventilator’s aid
finally liberated to bask with freedom
midst oxygen-abundance
once sufficiently sought and fought for.
Cleared from cares of this world
toward unclouded days' forever
his serene goodbye left loved ones
with blessed legacy
marked by Scripture's pledge:
"My God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."*
*Philippians 4:19 of the King James Bible
February 23, 2023
Edited on March 8, 2023
3rd place, "Each passing cloud" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by JCB Brul; judged on 3/18/2023.
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