The Afterdeath

My mind is whirling, And I cannot think, My lips are moving, But I cannot speak. I feel my chest rise, As I struggle for air, I hear voices speaking, But there's nobody there. I cannot let go now, My time is not here, Though I do not feel pain I'm tormented with fear Suddenly it's quiet The commotion is gone I'm standing somewhere else In a meadow, at dawn I'm no longer alone There's somebody here A figure in white But the face is not clear It said "I am an angel, Do not be afraid, I have come here to help you, And show you the way." I'm not ready to go! Down there I belong How could this happen? This is all wrong! If you are an angel Then how could I die You were there by my side When I lost my life My children are alone now And I did not say goodbye Now who will dry their tears When they find out I have died? The angel was quiet Then he took up my hand "It always takes time, But soon you'll understand." He said "Death isn't the end, It's only a start, Don't worry about them, For they're still in your heart, And when they need you near, You can always just go, They won't be able to see you, But somehow they'll know. I've always been with you, Since the day you arrived And in the life that you lived You were never deprived You had to loving kids Who carry you in their hearts And they'll always be together No matter how far apart Physically you are gone But your soul is set free You are reborn as a spirit That forever you will be." His words touched my heart And I finally knew That the words he had spoken Were sad but so true So now I'll let go And accept what's gone wrong And I'll stay with my children Until they can be strong I know that they feel me We have a bond that's forever, And that cannot be broken, Not now, not ever. Written May 31st, 2001 © on May 31 2001 09:32 AM PST   0 • 12