Ode to living and leaving
I wonder what it’s like to fade away, If loved ones greet us in the sky someday With our final breath as our souls take flight, We drift to the brightness, leaving the night. I wonder what sights our eyes will greet, I’ll see you there, though you won’t see me. I hope heaven’s all they claim it to be, A realm of truth and a soul set free. No pain, no sorrow, no lies to bear, No tears, no doubts, no lingering fear. They say it’s pure love and joy unfurled, For every soul, be it boy or girl. So heaven awaits as my time draws near, My days are complete beneath this sun, so dear. I hope in your soul you truly know, Life’s meant for living, a worthy goal. So breathe in deep and flash that smile, Because I’m staying here, at least still for a while.