God looked around His Kingdom and found a heavenly face,
In you He saw a kindly soul in his heaven He kept you a place,
He wrapped His arms around you and elevated you to rest,
As His garden is full of beauty He only takes the best,
He saw you in your agony, He saw your tears fall like rain,
He knew it was time to take you away as
your body could take no more pain.
The stairway to his kingdom was for you the last hill to climb,
He then closed your weary eyelids,
and whispered now you are mine.
It broke many hearts to lose you,
But you did not go on your own.
A part of us went with you the day that God called you home...
Mike Monahan
(1989)
Very touching, heartfelt, comforting to the bereaved I'm sure!
What a wonderful poem. showed it to a friend who had a recent bereavement. Broke their hearts but made them feel good.. so moving and spiritual.
mike this poem is so very sad but beautiful. I am so impressed with you!
This poem has been used by countless people in obituaries. A true gem
The ultimate in requiem! Great verse for all of a spiritual nature
What a wonderful poem for those who grieve. A great poet Mike!
So very spiritual. Full of hope for all our love ones left behind.
After I read this I felt elated as I just lost a old friend. It brought a tear to my eye, What a beautiful verse full of hope and love.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
This is terrific. I will pass it on to my friends. A wonderful poem to be read out in religious services.