Lying still in a hospital room, surrounded by family, tears flowing,
faces saddened. At the end of my bed stood a tall, slender lady
with beautiful features. Her skin, the look of velvet, with royal
eyes, rosy cheeks and lips. Angelic, the most beautiful woman, I
had ever seen. She beckoned with her right hand to come. The
pain immediately left my body. I was pain free for the first time in
many months. My body totally relaxed as if to sink within itself.
In a euphoric state I realized this must be the end, fear was non-
existent. I was filled with happiness. My time had come, time to
say good-bye to my loved ones and move on to a better life. It is
not the bitter end, we will meet again in paradise.
My body supine, eyes gazing in mystical space. It is then when my
spirit rose, soaring with grace among the stars. In the distance
musical sounds of harpsichords play, creating an angelic aura,
blissful existence. Immersed in a state of tranquility, my spirit
evolved. Dancing from illuminating star to illuminating star. I
took my place as an angel with wings of enormous measure.
Looking down at my loved ones, watching them cry, wail, scream,
holding on to one another. My sadness was with them, for them,
for they know not how truly happy I’am. I must find a way to
communicate with them. To let them know, the tears and sadness
must end. I want them to celebrate my leaving and rejoice with a
celebration of life, for I’m blessed with total freedom.
I gave them a scent of beautiful flowers, which filled the room
with an aroma of lilies, roses, fuchsia, alstromeria, a wonderful
mix of all my favorite flowers. The crying instantly stopped,
they looked at each other as the tears turned to joy with the
realization I was there, letting them know, all is well and I’m
truly happy. They know now that I have moved on to a better
life, an everlasting life. Oh yes, my loved ones will miss me and
shed a tear every now and then. A sense of peace will cover them
though as they recall the beautiful scent of flowers on my final
day.
When the scent dissipated, my family knew, I was no longer there.
My spirit moved on and all that was left on the bed was my earthly
shell. They slowly turned and walked out of the room. I knew all
was well with them. My new life begins.
Written: January 28/2007
Hauntingly eloquent...I have said this to you before, i am sure, but one of your styong suits, be you like it or not, is when you reach to the dark & bring POE WORSHIPERS like i...some light...Well done, Melvina...Very well done. FJR
Oh my what a poem! You are a hidden treasure here at poemhunter. You have a magical writing style that's so unusual. An excellent, lovely poem.
A beautiful poem Melvina...the scent of flowers or a visit in a dream...messages of comfort to let us know their still around. Wonderful much enjoyed! .......Diane
Hi Mel..'To let them know, the tears and sadness must end.' this is beautiful Mel...................read your words out load real nice....then smell the flowers darling...have a wonderful day dave xxxx
This poem moved me to tears, Melvina. I, too, believe that the departed leave a little message for us, and this brings great comfort to those left behind. A positive poem, much enjoyed. Love, Fran xxx
What a beautiful, comforting poem. There may be flowers in Heaven that we have never seen here on the earth. I like what Tagore said about death, 'Death is not extinguishing the light. It is putting out the lamp because dawn has come'. Take care. Warm regards, Sandra
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Melvina, this is beautiful and I can relate to everything you said. The scent of flowers filling the room. I was always told that each of us has a flower. I have smelt the flowers many times after someone has died. A really beautiful poem. I loved it. David