The Doors to Heaven Swung WideI saw a bright flash from above me As the doors to heaven swung wide. She paused and looked back at the doorstep Then smiled and stepped inside. "Wait! Come back! You're too young," I cried, "There's so much in life left to live!" But the smile on her face made it clear to me That heaven had more to give. We ponder the loss and fight with our faith How could one so good now be gone? Is this really all that we're here for? How can I find the strength to go on? Then reflection reveals the full life that she lead The wonderful things she had done. Maybe God's plan for her was fulfilled And now it was time to go home. Some people live a full life in short spans, While some long lives are never complete. But life doesn't end if we let Jesus in And he makes forever so sweet. So I think of her now in angel's attire Singing anthems in heaven above. Forever untroubled or worried with cares As she basks in the warmth of God's love. Life on earth is complete for each of us When in heaven God lets us reside And I hope that one day we'll all share with her The light and the love at God's side. Rick Koen 8/94 Email: RickKoen
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