The Beginning of An Ending

Do not grieve for my passing, for it was my time
For life is but the Lord's property, and now he has reclaimed mine
I regret leaving you here, though I've indeed been set free
But I could no longer ignore God's call for me
Though I went with Him, I made sure to take you along
And I left with you memories of times past but definitely not gone
I go home to my father in a place of peace
To be reunited with sisters and brothers, a whole line of family
Cry if you must, mourn if you may
But not over things you failed to say
Death is not eternity, it was a short bridge I had to cross
And though I have departed from this world, my life is not lost
I say farewell to you now, for it is a temporary goodbye
For one day you too will go where I now arrive
Someday in the future we will cross paths again
And together we will travel that long road, and there speak of the end
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Heckman Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM
I really liked "temporary goodbye" it seems to cover many deferant religious paths Julie
Brown Avatar
August 12, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Where have you gone Lakisha? come back and see us. Love, Carol
Esquire Avatar
October 10, 2008 at 5:41 PM
Dear Lakisha, So sorry I did not rate YOUR POEM on my Comments I give it a 7 to the nth LOVEYOUr POETIC PEN...HG
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October 10, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Congratulations on YOUR Superb Featured POEM "The Beginning Of An End" This is how I see my passing into Life I am in awe of YOUR Talent LOVEYOUr POETIC PEN...HG
Winter Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Truly comforting and beautifully written. Congratulations Lakisha on your well deserved featured write of the week. Love, Shar
Mason Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 8:50 AM
Amazing write here, Lakisha ... I can only hope that it will be so. This is a well-deserved selection to be featured this week. Congratulations!
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 7:12 AM
A wonderful wite, Lakisha, very deserving of the featured status. Beautiful thoughts. God Bless and congratulations. Vince
Jordan Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 3:12 AM
Lakisha - I liked the message of this poem - Congrats on being featured and God Bless
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October 5, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Such is the end of the journey for those that believe. Blessings to you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. Keep up the good writing. Karen
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Wonderful display of faith in the hereafter. God Bless. Vince
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