I'll Wait...

Published by Family Friend Poems March 2020

I'll wait patiently here in heaven
For the day that you make your presence.
A transcendental get-together
That'll last till the end of forever.

Where angels care for God's Golden Fleece
O'er those at rest in heavenly peace.
It's true without a shadow of doubt
The light flowed in as my life ebbed out.

Don't be sad for what came to pass.
Be glad for the precious time we had,
Memoirs of beautiful forget-me-nots
Tied with ribbons in true lover's knots.

Now I'm here with the Lord at my side
In heaven's celestial paradise.
Have no more worries or fear for me.
All is as it was promised to be.

In the distance hear my voice calling
Through the birdsong in every morning.
See me in the moon and stars at night
For there my love shines ever bright.

Smell me in the fragrant sweet perfume
Of roses when they begin to bloom.
Feel me in the warmth of summer sun.
Hold me in your dreams when day is done.

Remember, I'll wait beyond the bend
To meet and greet where the rainbow ends.

ABOUT THE POET:

My interest and love of poetry began at school, when I was fourteen years of age. The class were given the project of writing an anthology of verse, using our own poetry and designing the cover for our book.
I really enjoyed the project and still have the book I made.
Poetry has remained a lifelong hobby, I enjoy reading and writing poems to...

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