As part of the Flashback trends for posts on specific days of yesteryear, I’m reblogging this.
The lady in question was the sister of an acquaintance, and like my own sibling and I, you couldn’t wish to meet two more different individuals.
It’s hard to believe she passed away four years ago now.
We went to the Abbey today to light a candle for our friend in The Lady Chapel.
We actually lit four, one each for our Dads, and put two others in between them for her and her late husband.
In case you are lost in the dark,
We light a candle for you
To show you the path
To Peace and Serenity.
This simple flickering light
Means Darkness is never total,
Spirits will guide you
To what some may call Heaven.
Do not worry,
The Light will lead the way
To somewhere better, cleaner,
Where you are whole.
Be not afraid of the unknown,
Follow the Light
To join your loved ones long passed,
United again in a new world.
Be surrounded by candlelight,
Each a thought and a wish
From those who care and are waiting
For when they too will make their journey.
Our candles are in the…
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I love this poem!!
Thank you very much.
I love this poem too. I found comfort towards the end where you say, “To join your loved ones long passed,
United again in a new world.
Be surrounded by candlelight.”
I am so glad Liz. I have written quite a lot of poetry over the years and just occasionally one strikes a special chord. I’m glad this one worked for you.