Goodbye Mom

[paulv70]

Last week my mother died suddenly from a heart attack. I'd like to share a poem that she asked be read at her funeral, and I would appreciate some positive thoughts for my family and myself.

We Shall Meet Again

If I should leave this world without a warning
And not even whisper a fond farewell
Grieve not for one more message,
From the lips that God has stilled.

But just remember me with love
And prayers for my soul's journey
To that fair land beyond life's tears
For I have believed with all my heart
In it's existence, and I know that
God is good, for he has come to me
Through the life of him whose, very
Garment I have sought to touch.

It may be lonely, and I hope you miss me
Just a little, because I have loved so deeply
Forgive me if I have ever hurt you
And remember me for what I longed to be
Have faith that I am nearer than
Your dreams and fondest longings.

For the God of love shall keep all
Kindred spirits close together
Though the mist vale between
This world and that to come
Keeps us from each others sight
For a few precious moments.

Whisper softly that you love me
And it shall linger on within my soul
Until you come, say not good-bye
For on some bright tomorrow
We shall meet again.