Fearless

I have seen the look of complete peace in the face of a loved one moments before she passed away from cancer.

If heaven surrounds without touch

Then soar in peace beautiful soul

Let fine white wings lift you high,

Away from pain, above the wounds

 

But if we stay bound to Earth

Without a place to live in bliss

Know I’ll see you in my heart

Feel your laughter sooth my soul

 

Do not see death with dampened eyes

I promise it will be okay

Wipe the tears and be at ease

there are no reasons for your fears

remember the hard part is behind you now

and peace waits with open arms.

 

If you leave us in this world to live

Without your smiles to bring us joy

Do not be scared ‘cause I’m always here

And you will never be alone.

 

If heaven is only a place in your heart

Don’t be sad to lose your body

For maybe you will be granted another

When your soul chooses to depart.

 

Take my hand and forever it shall remain

held gently in my palm

If you're feeling lost give it a squeeze

and feel me beside you always.

 

I’ll see you again in this life or the next

But know that no matter what waits for us.

Forever I'll search, and you I'll always find,

Because without you my wings are clipped

And I would never, ever leave you behind

Author's Note

I am actually an athiest myself, but I wanted to touch base on a few beliefs (heaven vs hell, reincarnation, the idea of us mereley walking the Earth after we pass etc) I wrote this with the intent of a poem written from one terminally ill person to another, I am completely open to comments of any form, feel free to speak your mind and share what this poem may mean in your opinion.

Reviews

[Chilson, Joshua]

Great poem, before I read the Author's note my mind was actually picturing an elderly woman speaking with her grandchild. Though reading again I see your real image. So again, really good piece of work which I enjoyed start to end third stanza is my favorite though.

[Lyr J. Thirsk]

You know what, this poem is comforting to me. Given what I have done and where I have been. I think it speaks to a lot more thatn you maybe ever intended it to.

Also, on a note of technique, the rhythm of your words is very precise and apt to the subject matter.

[Young Mountain]

Well written and powerful emotion.

"Take my hand and forever it shall remain
held gently in my palm
If you're feeling lost give it a squeeze
and feel me beside you always."

This had such a "softness" such a feeling of support.

For me, this read like a friends words of unwavering support.

I also loved your first line.

Thanks for sharing

[John Stussy]

This. Was. Incredible! The serenity you portrayed displayed courage as well in the face of one of the most feared things in history. Death became more of a quiet serene celebration though with your words. Well done.

[Dana Kathryn]

WOW,i Love this poem...simply Beautiful!! Awesome job! :0)

[Jasmine]

this is very moving, nice imagery, emotive and sad and beautiful - a great comfort for a bereaved soul. I know this feeling... lovely poem, keep it up.