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joycerogers
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since 2001-05-16
Posts 83
Texas

0 posted 2001-05-19 01:17 AM



Before my candle goes out,
I want no weeping or wailing,
Nor prayers which are delaying,
The glorious exit for me.

My eyes have seen a vision.
My time is at it’s conclusion.                      
For eternity was seen beyond,
In front of me a timeless song.

I want but the touch of a hand,
The warmth of a friend,
Who understands...

Before my candle goes out

The cards and flowers
I no longer need.
I’m ready to take this flight.
I’m ready to be freed.

It matters not my age.
I am in the last chapter,
Turning the last page.

Don’t stand there in a daze.        
Usher me in with His praise.
Let Him take pleasure in my death,
While there’s still little of me left.

Shhh...He’s blowing my candle out.

O Morning...wrap yourself around me today. Let me experience the peace I see in you.

Joyce Rogers


© Copyright 2001 Joyce Rogers - All Rights Reserved
WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
1 posted 2001-05-19 12:31 PM


This was a very uplifting way to look at death! I enjoyed this one greatly!


Stephanos
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since 2000-07-31
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2 posted 2001-05-19 08:29 PM


This was very touching.  God bless you.

Stephen.

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Member Patricius
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098
Idaho, USA
3 posted 2001-05-20 01:45 PM


I do hope your candle is not readdy to go out, when we have just seen it's light begin to shine.

Betty Lou Hebert

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
4 posted 2001-05-20 02:52 PM


A beautiful acceptance of passing from life on earth to eternal life.  I feel so strongly about that acceptance greatly enhancing any and all existing time left here.  As it's been so aptly put, 'Death before life.' Thankk you for sharing this piece.
   Rae

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184
Missouri
5 posted 2001-05-21 01:12 AM


Very touching poem. I checked out your website, and you are a very talented lady. Praise the Lord!  
Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
6 posted 2001-05-23 05:27 PM


Joyce,

I do like the image of God blowing out the candle... The same who breathed life into us will one day with a breath take life away.  Provocative thought.  Bob <><

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