Slip Into Heaven's Rest Poem by Susan Lacovara

Slip into heaven's rest
And rest assured you gave greatly
of yourself,
of your love,
...all your life...

Let your frail body be refreshed
and your tireless efforts
to bring about joy,
be rewarded
in the glory that is heaven's peace

Your time here, with us...
a treasure, immeasurable
Now to miss the warming touch
of your hand, in mine,
the sunny shine of your laughing eyes,
the way you spoke my name....

I was never prepared for goodbye...
Still a child of yours,
alas, your leaving me behind ages my heart
Immediately...

I will watch for you, in quiet corners
My heart will recognize your face...
and I will carry your sweet gentleness
as a compass for steering safely.

Watch over, for you knew my every fault...
and without hesitation, loved me long...
AS ONLY MOTHERS DO...

Slip into heaven's rest,
Reunited, in the arms that reached for you,
There....awaiting your arrival...
Though far, now, from the embraces of Earth...
My heart could hold no other closer.