The Final Mile

Though now I lay you down to sleep
I won't be sad, I will not weep
If the pain I feel shall never cease
The love we had will bring me peace

I'll count the memories day by day
Until I too shall pass away
Life's a vapour, a momentary mist
A distant echo the wind has kissed

You're the blessing that grew a smile
But now you walk your final mile
And though we pause the life we've known
Be not afraid, you're not alone

Tears were made to reflect the pain
The reflection fades, but not the stain
And though you're in a better place
This road is rough that I must face

You've heard the words by our dear Lord
"Child enter in to your reward"
So look for me, for in only a while
I too will walk my final mile
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 2:04 PM
Hello Larry I read your poem The Final Mile It helps a bit,but I am having trouble with pain,this is why,we went to Cuba for him to visit a family friend a married woman,that took him into her bedroom and locked the door for two hours while I was in the other room. He cheated on me, while I was in a room with strangers, that is why I hurt.
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October 24, 2016 at 7:01 PM
Larry I just finished reading what you wrote me on Inbox Comments. I also read your poem called The Final Mile.I got the message of your poem.It made sense to me. Thank you.I got you as my favourite,because I like your poems.Your poem made q lot of sense.
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November 12, 2016 at 5:28 PM
I just reread this poem I get the same message from it. I find thi poetry calming.
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November 9, 2016 at 10:59 AM
Thank you Larry in time I will heal. One day at a time is what I take to heal.Thank you my friend.
Belt Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 7:47 PM
May God bring you Peace, my friend!
Blakeley Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:05 AM
Hi Larry, I am back ! This is too beautiful.
Belt Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Thanks Gail!
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March 26, 2016 at 10:37 PM
Larry, Nice to read you today. Happy Easter. LINDA
Belt Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Thanks Linda!
Horn Avatar
August 12, 2015 at 6:48 AM
There is only Skat's and my comment but this is a tremendous poem full of feeling and I can feel every nerve in your body as you wrote it. Please do us all a favor by writing many more great poems like The Final Mile where we all will be at after a while. Jim Horn
Belt Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 2:31 PM
Thanks James!
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August 10, 2015 at 7:25 PM
WOW, that was deep... Was wondering if you still wrote... glad to read the final mile... SKAT
Belt Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 2:32 PM
Thanks, my friend!
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