Another great poet has honored my request to present his poem here.
I thank my friend David for his permission to do so. So far, no poet has said no
to my request to present their work here! I am starting to think that for some
strange reason they all trust me!!!!

GONE ON TO HEAVEN

I knew this day would come
Everyone of us will pass
So many distractions
We forget we won't last
One day at the table
The next an empty seat
Yesterday is a memory
Tomorrow death's drumbeat

So I lived in the moment
Celebrated the now
Saw each day as sacred
Created many "wows"
Chased great adventures
Invested in a cause
Found joy in the little things
And I loved just because!

Now I've gone on to Heaven
Met the King of Kings
This place is truly glorious
Wait till you see Angel's wings
But for now give a listen
Remember what I said
These are the days for living
So don't act like you're dead

Fly like a butterfly
Go ahead take a chance
Give more than expected
Taste sweet romance
Walk in the meadow
Take all the wonder in
Dance in the moonlight
Live free be born again!

Like me, please..
Live in the moment
Celebrate the now
See each day as sacred
Create many "wows"
Chase great adventures
Invest in a cause
Find joy in the little things
And love just because

If in life you've been hurt
I beg you let it go
Learn the art of forgiveness
To jealousy just say no
Don't major on minors
To prejudice don't give in
Give your heart to Jesus
Live free be born again

And you'll..
Live in the moment
Celebrate the now
See each day as sacred
Create many "wows"
Chase great adventures
Invest in a cause
Find joy in the little things
And love just because

8-29-15
Silent One's "Final Poem" Contest

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This great poem so struck me that I added it to my favorite poem list there only seconds after reading it!
I may check out and possibly write for that contest as I now have only one contest entry not judged as of yet. -Tyr