Tune & Hymn: Ode To Joy
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There is a party I cannot
Attend yet, 'tis not my lot
There a parade is, streets of gold
Joys and wonders true, untold
My mother she is the grand guest
While on earth she did her best
The angels her heavenly hosts are
Excelling earth's good by far
Yes, there bright lights, part favour
Beautiful cake, sweet savours
Cake decorated, silver, rose
Feast fit for a King, each knows
He shall be there, Him we praise, sing
One voice in unison ring
Yet my mother's special day 'tis
Wings shining, plays harp with bliss
There they need no special learning
Inspired, their hearts e'er burning
For the blind now see, the deaf hear
Sights and sounds perfect appear
Though in earthly life, if poor we
Through blindness and illness be
Yet my mother's spirit ne'er broke
Nothing could it quench or choke
She made journey some time ago
Happy memories I know
A soul fighting, she did finish
O'ercame and gained victory all
So play your stringed harp vibrantly!
Enjoy your great feast for free!
Flutter your wings, beauteous, golden!
You fair among women, men
And see through your emerald eyes!
Your spirit soars, never dies
Walk safely those streets of gold bright!
Now you have perpetual sight
And finally, when this earth here
Through its troubled path I steer
I myself shall take up harp too
We shall both make music new
We shall make music together
In Rapture, parted never
Making sweetest sounds that no ear
Here on earth can know or hear
The spiritual tunes that only
Can be played by saved souls free
Seeing, singing, met in heaven
Endless glories await then
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8787 8787 metre. Adapted with permission from a poem by Kat, about her mother. Could also be as a tribute to any loved ones who have passed on. I have changed it only minimally, hopefully doing justice to the original.
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Comments8
I was actually singing the words (to myself you'll be pleased to know) as I read this - another good 'un Orchi.
Thanks Michael. Two for the price of one - the clip, and my hymn-poem! Sometimes people seem to 'sing up' more to 'non-hymn' sort of tunes. There's the Dambusters March, On Ilkley Moor Bah' tat, etc, as examples used as hymns.
Another good write and piece of music. In 2016 my brother took me to the Royal Albert Hall as a Birthday present and it was a Beethoven concert ending with the Ninth Symphony.
Thanks Gold. A real treat for you then.
Thanks STEVE ~ A very uplifting Hymn & Tune ~ AMEN Your poem is a great tribute to your MUM and the reality of HEAVEN ! Thanks for caring ~ BRIAN
Thanks Brian. It's based on an original poem by Kat, so not 'all my own words'.
such a beautiful and heavenly feel to this piece.. very pleasant and enjoyable read 😊
Thanks yellowrose.
Nice one Orchidee. I'm not a christian believer but i think your words capture the essence of love and enduring hope we all share for the spiritual afterlife. A lovely tribute to your mother and your personal hopes.
Thanks dusk. Not originally written by me. See Kat's earlier poem about her mother. This is what I have based this hymn-poem on, with permission.
Hi Orchidee.
What a beautiful poem, uplifting and heavenly.
Keep writing
FineB
Thanks Fine.
Beautiful piece Orchidee; read while a inspirational choral piece was playing in the background. I love contemplating about our loved ones that have gone before us; faith and hope prevail; envisioning the great love our Heavenly Father has for us; His open arms for when we will finally meet Him face to face. Your poem so inspires....
Thanks Gary. All offers to sing my hymn-poems too, are gratefully received!
Beautiful, and what a sweet blessing for Kat! Makes me excited to go home.
Thanks Heather. Our 'long home' as it's sometimes described!
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