Softly Leaving

July 6, 2010 Softly Leaving I’ll be happy remembering the good old days Where moments with childhood friends once reigned While some still here, some already gone to their final destiny It is with great affection to see old pictures kept atop the attic Maybe a stroll on the seashore to get a deep gulp of air Or a thin fog to finely spray on my eyelashes To write my name in the sand and let the waves take it Try stone skipping and see how many bounces it makes across the surface I’ll go to our parish church and take my last communion And ask forgiveness for all sins I have committed Pray to God that my last day will be acceptable to my loved ones That they will not cry but give them the courage to live without me For the rest of my moment, I’ll embrace my son and wife Until my last breath fades away 4th place winner IF I HAD JUST ONE DAY LEFT TO LIVE CONTEST 7/31/2020 Sponsored by Audrey Carey