POEMS FOR BEREAVEMENT, FUNERAL POEMS

I LEFT FOR A WHILE

​I left for a while
but don’t worry, my dear
I left to see wonders from my dreams
and flowers
that are not seen here

I left for a while
but I’ll see you soon
left to see the stars
on the other side
of the silver moon

Left to walk the trails
and sweet, golden meadows
where trees grow tall 
and beautiful
yet there are no shadows

I left for a while
but I am really not that far
oh, if you only knew 
my blue eyed, sweet daughter
how near you are.

I know that you miss me
but if you only knew
how beautiful it is,
to see you, my love,
from God’s point of view.

LILIANA KOHANN
©Artpeace 2003
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