Niece Poem by Aldo Kraas

Your life ended here, just a few days ago
I watched the light fade, slow and low
In that hospital bed, where time stood still
Your final breath whispered against my will
But now you're free, no longer bound
Our Father called and shut it down
You climbed those stairs, one step, then more
Knocking gently on heaven's door
And the gates swung wide, let the light pour in
You were dressed in peace, washed of sin
In a gown of white, in your new embrace
Sweet niece, you found your grace
Angels sang you to your brass bed
Heaven cradled your weary head
held your hand when the heartbeat slowed
Tears fell with every story we'd told
Goodbyes were heavy, but I saw you soar
Into the arms of something more
You climbed so high, left the pain behind
Our Father gave you rest to find
Now heaven's warmth is where you stay
The night turned soft to welcome day
And the gates swung wide, let the light pour in
You were dressed in peace, washed of sin
In a gown of white, in your new embrace
Sweet niece, you found your grace
Angels sang you to your brass bed
Heaven cradled your weary head
Oh, I feel your love in the quiet sky
In every breeze that whispers by
Your laughter echoes in a softer hue
You're gone, but still, I feel you
And the gates swung wide, let the light pour in
You were dressed in peace, washed of sin
In a gown of white, in your new embrace
Sweet niece, you found your grace
Angels sang you to your brass bed
Heaven cradled your weary head
Now you sleep, where the light resides
Beyond the pain, beyond goodbyes
Heaven sings, and the tears will cease
Rest, sweet niece, rest in peace