Only a Heartbeat Away

Accidental Poet

 

When my number’s up

And it’s my time to go

It’s all in God’s plan

This much I know

 

I’ve lived my life

Surviving day by day

Taking the good with the bad

And here I am today

 

I’ve taken some mighty blows

Always knocking me down

But I always get back up

Fighting off the frown

 

But in my life

I’ve laughed and smiled

Many a cherished memory

Within my heart I’ve filed

 

For life is full

Of pleasure and pain

Life’s not always sunny blue skies

Yes, there will be some rain

 

And yet

Still I look to tomorrow

Life’s too short

To be lost in sorrow

 

I’ve lost some loved ones

Crossed over to the other side

Someday I’ll be there too

At the end of my Earthly ride

 

Until then

That of my fateful day

I know Heaven is always

Only a heartbeat away

 

Copyright © Accidental Poet 2015

 

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 15th, 2017 06:49
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Fay Slimm.

    A read to warm the heart - I just love that final line - - such an encouraging poem.

    • Accidental Poet

      Thanks Fay, your comments are always so uplifting. ; )

    • orchidee

      Erm, stay 'this side' somewhat longer - well, if you can. None of us know when our 'time's up'. 🙂

      A friend said one day (a visitor) - 'See you in the Rapture, if not before'. Why yes, if we don't see them 'before', this will be so!

      • Accidental Poet

        Well orchi, I've many things I'd still like to do while I'm here. So I'm not planning on leaving too soon. Thanks for reading. ; )

      • poetboy123

        This is brilliant!

      • Goldfinch60

        Wonderful write, so positive and to my mind so true, I will be there.

        • Accidental Poet

          When the time comes, I'll see you there Goldie. ; )

        • ron parrish aka wordman

          sunshine and rain,sweet love and pain,memories lost and found
          but the gate of heaven can always be found

        • FredPeyer

          I really like your poem, AP! Feel the same way. It reminded me a little bit of Frank Sinatra's "My way", a song I also like.

          • Accidental Poet

            Yes Fred, I know the Sinatra song well. I've always loved the song and find it very inspiring. ; )



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