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Welcome home

 

 

With one last
mortal breath

and the-first-
breathless sigh

-we-  sigh..t
e t e r n i t y.

Far and close
heaven recites


a soothing call
a familiar home

 

resounding-thru-
the midst of death

gently comforting
tenderly assuring;

My child
Day is done

Come home
Come home

With one last
mortal breath

the -first-
breathless sigh

 

heaven up-lifts

us in their alms

 

and- feasts-

tears of joy.

 

Welcome Home

Welcome Home

 

 

 

 

Author notes

Contest prompt: write one of your favorite inspirations
e a r s 2 h e a r y o u


I chose the music of the Celtic Women:
they pull upon my heritage and ease my soul when I am troubled
or need up-lifting to pass thru whatever clouds dim my soul or day.

 

Song:  You raise me up
(simply click on link to enjoy)
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofYrt9ymTRo&feature=related

I wrote this poem dedicated to my husbands brother who rose to heavenly heights
last Thursday and was buried today...his death was very un-expected.
Thankyou my brother-in-law
for the laughter and understanding you gifted to us all.

In honor of the very Reverend Father Gabriel Cooke

 

pic credit:a lovely unknown artist of google images.com

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  • spiritual wolf
    November 5

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    wow..the picture was beautiful and the write was pure. i truly loved the look on it. so many fear death and instead this one made a feeling not of fear but of welcoming. beautiful write. i comend you for writing something so beautifully on a day that seems so hard


  • raggyann
    October 27
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    oh i love that song you raise me up
    and this is very beautiful


  • kareneisenlord gold member
    October 5

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    Whew sis! So many are passing over now. This is such a lovely, beautiful write. It gave me hope and a sigh of relief. karen

  • nadine.
    September 26

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    this is amazing! i don't really know what to say. the last stanza is a perfect way to wrap up the poem. great job with this, really!


  • Perfect Asymmetry
    September 21

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    I'm just speechless! That last departure is what we all fear, but here you showed it in a different light.
    Bravo!
    Nela


  • Only-Speak-YourMind
    September 20

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    This I like this, this was really good. I shall read more of you when I am more awake.


  • csmmoms2
    September 18

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    Between the first and last breath...we call it life. -c

  • Macsword
    September 18

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    That's the sky....

    I want the day I return to my home. A lovely write with dedication poet. Each loss ia a time of sadness and memory.


  • Viyanna Rosemarie silver member
    September 18

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    very beautifully written. i wish you the best of luck in this cotnest that you have entered and look forward to reading more from you in the near future. viyanna rosemarie


  • tomisb
    September 18

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    Life is a path we walk and is glorified by the way and who we share it with. God never waits, but knows we shall be received, our doubts only our need to knock upon the door to be sure He answers.

    You have created a beautiful paean. It sings in the breath of the reader and dances in the cells of the heart as it touches the soul. Well done.

    Love,
    Tom B.


  • darell
    September 18

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    Touching

    a fitting end for weary souls that have
    labored in the fight for peace love and
    righteousness. so many people struggle in
    this life for others. Not thinking about themselves.
    So when its their time to rest we pray eternity
    welcomes them in the arms of a loving spirit
    where trouble and heartache cease.


  • John BoSox
    September 18

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    Beautifull tribute for your husbands brother..Your heart is bleeding. I can feel it.He begins the next journey, paridise....I read this 3 times..so good..so sad, yet, he is now with His Father...peace is at hand.......so sorry for your loss...and your husband...I will pray for all of you..this minute..Take care

    your friend,


    John


  • Spiritual Soul
    September 18

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    This is so beautiful! I love it, and the picture is so beautiful! I love the "Last mortal breath" and the "first breathless sigh" So powerful and meaningful. Love this. You did an amazing job! Good luck in the contest!
    Blessings,
    ~Michaela~


  • Eras
    September 18

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    Beautiful

    I could tell from the first line that you were writing this from the heart. Rarely do I ever see works like these. Amazing job all in all. I love the feel of how you made death not a grim scenario, but just the beginning of a grander scheme. Beautifully written.


  • lady8
    September 18

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    Sorry for your loss. May God be with us all. Thank you for the read.


  • Stickboy
    September 18

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    so beautiful , I know your brother inlaw is looking down on you now say thank you sis, You write a beautiful tribute to him. best of luck in the contest. And thank you for being my sissy inlaw here
    Sean


  • Swangrnv gold member
    September 18

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    touching

    and inspiring my friend, great piece you got here..with amazing imagery..


  • CountryCousin
    September 18

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    Lovely.

    This reminds me of my friend Trey who had suffered for years and a man that died from burns. Both went through a lot before their deaths. I know this will comfort those who are losing their battles with disease. The only thing is I think you meant he died unexpectedly rather than buried. But still this is a comforting thought to those who mourn.

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