Love never dies. Praise be.

 

Foundation.

I had a discussion with a priest and as we talked.

We unraveled the greatest days of our life.

Birthdays, school, relationships, weddings, celebrations, art, writing and holidays.

He then mentioned the Wake.

A time when you're there with all your family and friends at one of the greatest days of your life, but not.

What music would you choose?

Food.

And would you write a letter to be read out, if you got the chance?

An intriguing theme to consider on this rather hot Thursday morning.

Beyond all we achieve in life, sometimes its how we celebrate it that helps us live on 

What food and music would you pick?

Would you write a letter?

Salute.

________

Title.

Love never dies.

Praise be. 

(A lone voice whispers)

Even though I'm here but I'm not

I'm here in spirit as I have transcended 

Praise be

Even though I'm here but I'm not

I'm no longer in pain, 

As all those old tears don't matter anymore. 

For I can only pray they are now tears of happiness, as I lay there on that sacred floor 

In front of you all

For all to see

For I'm at peace 

Praise be 

All those old tired moments you watched me suffer, will soon pass

Replaced by youthful memories of me

The birthdays 

Weddings, 

Holidays and so much more.

So all can say in closing is I have transcended 

Praise be

And wipe away all those hopefully happy tears as you remember me

For we will all meet again

 

When you too have to walk through this great door.

And always remember 

I'm only offshore 

So never forget me

For all that pain you feel will be soon replaced by happier memories 

For all those sad tears won't matter anymore 

Praise be 

Remember me 

(C)

Copyright John Duffy 

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