Tears fall, they just won't end
It seems my aching heart will never mend.
Any joy inside quickly dies
As I realize soon you will depart from my side.
From this earth you cannot leave just yet
My mind then fills with lifelong regrets.
I need you to stay here with me
I hold your hand tight as I plea.
But soon embrace your peaceful expression
And realize your life could never be measured
With anything other than love so true
Love that touched all of whom you knew.
All the ones you loved so very dearly
And even the ones you met just briefly
Happiness and inspiration you always brought
Fairness and kindness you always sought.
And now as we sense your days coming to a close
Where you go from here we all know,
The place where the Lord will be delighted to see,
The wonderful human He made perfectly.
In His arms He will hold you forever
In His arms fear will touch you never.
You will live in unending peace
As I imagine this, it becomes bittersweet.
Because I know you have completed the tasks
That the Lord of you so graciously asked.
No more will this world cause you pain
Soon we will be reunited once again.
Death is not easy, but a natural part of life
Just like love, happiness, trials, and strife.
I know over me your eyes will look down
And I will feel your love all around.
Sadness like joy will come and go
But the love I have for you will continue to grow.
Tears fall, they just won't end
But I know my aching heart will one day mend.
Kaitlin Schmidt
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-final-farewell/
