Into Eternity

Into Eternity

With trembling fingers, my heart pounding in my chest,

I pen these words as I’ve done with all the rest.

But today, this moment, this most sad of all times,

Contains sweet memories of a life that was so kind.

There wasn’t any perfection or flawlessness about her,

Only a raw openness, forthright that some didn’t prefer.

But she didn’t seek to hide her differences nor to conceal,

The person that she was, someone nothing but real.

Cutting to the bottom line in a conversation could be expected,

And often it struck a nerve or caused her to be rejected.

She’d go her way having known from the start,

That whether liked or disliked, she’d done her part.

Memories from years now stored away from many,

Come rushing through my soul, there are plenty.

From earliest times that I can remember,

From January throughout the year to December.

Color me with these thoughts I pray today,

For my heart is heavy with many things to say.

But she’d tell me not to fret or to worry,

For she’s resting insisting that I not hurry.

“Live your life with all of its wonders,

Those words I taught you accented with thunder.

Give unto the world the lessons I showed you,

And color your world from dark shades and hues.”

I’ve tried to understand as to why I’m almost alone,

Within my heart, my mind, and a soul that groans.

But I must move forward is the recanting alas,

Into the today, then tomorrow, the time I have left.

It’s been a year since Mom’s passing,

A time of tears and joy and hope everlasting.

I still see her, hear her words distinctly,

Telling me “It’s okay, I’m waiting comfortably.

And with that thought, those words that encourage,

I will continue steadfastly to I too see that bridge.

A crossing we’re told that takes less than a moment,

Proving that Grace and Mercy have paid the atonement.