The Doors to Heaven Swung Wide

I 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
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Email: RickKoen