10 Years

Yesterday marked 10 years since my mom passed away. There have been a lot of memories working through my mind and heart over the past several weeks. Last night, a poem came to me as I reflected on my mom's life. I thought I would share it here.

I Wonder if In Heaven

The days have turned to weeks on earth,

The weeks to months and years,

I wonder if in Heaven though,

Time really disappears.

The sun rises with each morning,

The moon shines with each night,

I wonder if in Heaven though,

There is always brilliant light.

This world is ever spinning,

No matter the joy or pain,

I wonder if in Heaven though,

There is no such thing as rain.

While here on God’s great footstool,

The stars shine but still are dim,

I wonder if in Heaven though,

They are brighter next to Him.

Here in mortal frame,

A separation and a fall,

I wonder if in Heaven though,

Through the veil you see it all.

Time is ever fleeting here,

Passing as a dream,

Some days you feel so far away,

But others near, it seems.

Your voice I hear in memory,

Your laugh in children’s play,

Your smile in fleeting pictures.

Your embrace when kneeling to pray.

I wonder if in Heaven though,

You can see me every day,

Hear my voice just as before,

And watch my children play.

I wonder if in Heaven though,

You see me smile, and even cry,

Fall down, get back up, and always do more than try.

I wonder if in Heaven though,

You understand the plan,

Can see the grand design,

More than any mortal man.

Faith and hope are the watchwords now,

For no longer are you seen,

But my eyes will see you once again,

On Christ’s promises I lean.

For what you see in Heaven,

From your gaze up above,

Is a family ever growing,

Thanks to your legacy of love.

The day will come when face to face,

No longer through a veil,

Once again in your embrace,

All will be well,

For the promise of resurrection,

Is absolute and sure

I wonder if in Heaven though,

That time seems ever near.

I love you mom

Joshua