Perhaps when I close my eyes for my final slumber
I will remember you - your shining eyes - blue as the moon
And the glorious halo of spirit you carry around your body and soul
I don’t think I will remember words - perhaps word pictures -
Snap shots of remembrances that don’t quite capture the spirit of all that is -
And all that was
I hope that as my breathing slows and I close my eyes
I will feel peace - no more fighting myself, just gently rolling in and out
Like an early morning tide - my work complete but still room for others to continue
To make the world what they choose to fulfil
I will remember the sea of my youth
Sitting on rocks and gazing at the movement when all else was stuck and rigid
Perhaps my next place will be a valley full of the smell of roses, growing wild
A field Alice will be free to dance in - for she will live on
Of course, there will be fear - but I sense there will also be a peace
A resolution and not the painful one others envisaged for me
A natural closing down and letting go of pain and hurt
I wish that for everyone - One final dream that will last for an eternity
And keep us warm and dry and most of all, happy inside.
"Of course, there will be fear - but I sense there will also be a peace". I like to think of it that way as well. It will be a feeling like....The journey is over! I can go home now. Wishing you a happy new year, Jae.
ReplyDeleteThis poem transports me to a place of peace. I love the idea of a valley full of the smell of roses. And that final dream that lasts for eternity. Peace to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWell covered, Jae. A lot you hope to remember. Nice to read, thank you.
ReplyDelete"I will feel peace - no more fighting myself, just gently rolling in and out
ReplyDeleteLike an early morning tide . . . " Sounds lovely. I like what you say about words and a field of roses and Alice and infinite rest. Happy new year, Jae, and a safe one!
This is a peaceful passage to eternity with blessings for all. "I wish that for everyone - One final dream that will last for an eternity " This is such a beautiful and thoughtful line Jae.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy new year. Stay blessed.
A wonderful peaceful and mellow poem that is so lovely to think of as a last tableau of memories, Jae! Happy New year!
ReplyDeleteno more hurt and pain...peace at last..Yes ! Happy New Year !.....Rall
ReplyDeleteI wonderful flow of consciousness in what might be...I especially enjoyed the last three lines. May that one final dream be enough to carry us through eternity. Brightest Blessings.
ReplyDelete"One final dream that will last for an eternity "
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thought, Jae!