Imagine The Choir Poem by louis rams

do not cry for me, for i'm where i'm
supposed to be.
i'm with the LORD high above
watching over the ones i love.

he has given me my wings
to take care of all your earthly things.
all mankind must go through
all the aches and pains.
for a better comprehension
of all that you'll gain

for when your soul leaves that shell
you'll see the difference
between heaven and hell.
heaven is such a beautiful place
and stretches throughout all of space.

all those beautiful voices
that you heard on earth
are here in the sky
singing praises to GOD
and welcoming you and i.

imagine if you will, if all the earth
was quiet and still.

and then the voices of a choir
would start off softly
and then climb to the highest peak.
basses, baritones, tenors and such
bringing happiness and peace
to all souls they touch.

this is what you will hear and see
when you come to join GOD and me.
so if you must shed a tear
to relieve your pressures
and your fears.

take your time and shed that tear.
for i have joined the choir.
to welcome you home.
for along my side is where you belong.