When I shall lay me down to sleep
Forever in earth’s clutch
And all that you have left to keep
Are memories to touch
I pray that in a little while
Your tears will cease to flow
And thoughts of me will make you smile
In my life’s after-glow
Grief has a season; we must weep
And tears must have their place
But Time will heal your tender-deep
And in its soft embrace
Should thoughts of me return sometimes
Upon life’s ebb and flow
I pray that it will be a kind
And joyful after-glow
When I shall lay me down to sleep
Oh, do not weep too long
For grief is not a thing to keep
And love will make you strong
Then, in the quiet of your heart
I pray that you will know
The beauty of love’s finest art
Caught in life’s afterglow
Janet~
Linked to:http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/
great seeing this up at Real Toads today - particularly liked - "Oh, do not weep too long
ReplyDeleteFor grief is not a thing to keep
And love will make you strong
Then, in the quiet of your heart
I pray that you will know
The beauty of love’s finest art
Caught in life’s afterglow" - great rhyming throughout
http://ostensible-truth.blogspot.com/
What a beautiful wish for the one who has been left behind.
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful andleaves one feeling uplifted. Such wisdom here - and your meter and rhythm are perfection.
ReplyDeleteSherry, Your first comment did come through;)) Thank-you so much for your up-lifting words!
ReplyDeleteMary, you know I thank you:)
OT, I so appreciate your kind encouragement.
ReplyDeleteahh, the subtle rhymes in this make it flow so nicely-- like an afterglow, i guess :)
ReplyDeletehopefully, your friend will return.
ReplyDeletelovely departure captured.
happy new year.