Perspectives on losing a loved one. (a poem by Clay)

“Mourning, Praying, and Peace”

 

A certain man knows that some of his friends and family will go on to Heaven before he does.

 

He will miss them terribly.

They will see him from Heaven and pray that their memory is good to him.

 

He will wonder why they had to go just yet.

They will want him to carry on.

 

He will try his hardest to believe that they are better off. 

They will know firsthand that they are indeed.

 

He will mourn for their children and wonder how they will cope without their parent.

They will not want any of this sadness for their family.

 

Part of him wishes they were back with him.

They don’t share that wish, but only want him to experience peace. 

 

He can’t see glory, but strives to believe.

They are alive there and have the ultimate promotion.

 

He hates the way they had to go.  The pain and suffering.

It has no negative effect on them now.

 

He loves them so and cries out for them.

They love him so and pray for him.

 

The man tries to comfort himself by writing these thoughts…

because he knows that some friends and family will go to Heaven before he does.