MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM
ARC © 9/20/17


Loss is so hard for us to bear:
`life force’ contributes so much -
words, actions, feelings, a touch.

We think we are prepared:
youth onward meaning is clear –
eventually we lose someone dear.

Daily we are reminded of mortality:
kith & kin reports to media news –
are incessant reminders to muse.

The majority of `us’ ponder our fate:
whether short or long we pray for hereafter –
to once again renew with joy and laughter.

This is my prayer for you and yours:
that the divine mystery we share is blessed –
your loved one is a joyfully welcomed guest.

In the sweet by and by ruled by divine:
where we will all share peace & kinship love –
united in ecstasy with our supreme God above.###
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