The day of the Funeral / Thanksgiving Service, that is...
We've called it both names for the service soon
RIP now Dad, and Rise in Glory
But not 'Funeral' alone
Dark and black and hopeless
Don't want people in black veils there
It's a comfort and healing, in a way
A Christian belief, I trust, of all who attend
At least to some degree or level of belief
Praying, wanting it to be comforting, consoling
Joining together to say our 'Goodbyes'
One said to me one day -
A visitor from America -
'See you next in the Rapture'
I thought, 'Why yes, I suppose that will be so
Unless me meet again on this Earth before then!'
Our final words to one departed may be
'See you in the Rapture; see you in Heaven'
It's what we felt to say to Dad
And then our lives continuing on
Day by day......
Thank you poets
For all your condolences, good wishes, etc.
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: September 30th, 2024 02:12
- Comment from author about the poem: An hour - a day - has come. And one of the hymns for the service, in the video.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments5
Good write Orchi
Thanks SB.
I am sure there will be many here and elsewhere who are currently thinking of you & yours Steven .. take care
Neville
It was a lovely day in its own way, yet sad, thanks Neville.
Good poem orchi.
Thanks Dave.
Amen! 🙏
A loving, emotional and
heartfelt poem I must say!
Wonderfully woven my friend,
have a nice Wednesday!
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thanks Thad.
Wonderful words Orchi, so glad all was well. May that Rapture be there for us all (but not yet).
Andy
Thanks Gold.
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