James Mc Cabe Poet Couplet

Stairway To Heaven

The rose may be fading , sweet scent almost gone ,
   petals lying limp, stem covered in thorns 
   surrounded by great love , her smile opens wide , 
   embracing the living, her troubles put aside ,
   storms in the offing , dark days are nigh ,
   her life now is ending , called from on high ,
   time to be going , for now we say goodbye ,
   cheeks deadly grey, eyes weary and leaden , 
   taking the first steps on the stairway to heaven. 


"for a lady family friend who died of cancer"

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Beata Agustin October 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Caren Krutsinger March 18, 2018 at 9:08 AM A wonderful tribute, and a fantastic couplet. Good job, James.

Reason A. Poteet February 28, 2018 at 2:47 PM touching remembrance, you wrote it well with compassion and a prayer of praise for her family and friends as well as her. Thanks for sharing, James.