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This picture, which was displayed on a site for writers and poets, has inspired many of them to write some verse or prose. This page presents some of those works.
"Lester's pictures get to your heart" John Platts, Kent
'Into the Light' Lester Edenborough
To a Friend
by Steve L. Siegel
You're headed on a journey,
A place I long to go; a land filled
with God's heavenly angels
where peaceful valleys do rest . . .
Very soon you'll have a ticket
on a no-returning trip;
no need for luggage,
so plan to travel light . . .
There'll be no anymore tears.
however, blessings you'll receive,
an eternal torch of love,
You've already achieved . . .
There's no need for an auto,
nor in any of a train or bus;
your trip has been predestined,
from rebirth, so you can live in peace . . .
The Lord called me home today
by L.A. Thunder
The Lord called me home today
A lot of people cried,
But don't stand at my grave,
Asking the Lord "why?"
Many of you will miss me,
I know this much is true,
But I didn't die completely,
A part I left with you.
For all of you that cry today,
Know that I'll cry too,
But now I am in a better place,
Looking down on you.
I live within your memory,
And deep within your heart,
Take comfort in our yesterdays
For today we part.
Don't leave here feeling empty,
Ot wondering what to do,
You know I don't like sadness,
Or people feeling blue.
So the next time you see the sun,
Think of it as me,
The next time you hear a bird,
Look up in a tree.
For I may be anywhere,
You know it could be true,
So listen as you walk through life
I now walk with you.
Author Notes
In a matter of a few years I lost my mother, my Uncle Bob, my best friend, Eric, another bests friend Marissa, my Aunt Polly and my sister Sharon. I also lost my Nona and my brother Jeffery. I wrote this in honour of them. I still miss them a lot. My life hasn't been the same since they've died, but I wanted to say 'Thank You' to all of them for the things they taught me, the friendship we shared, for always loving me, and believing in me as a writer. I love you all.
L.A. Thunder
Special thanks to Lestereden for the use of this beautiful art.
No more pain or sorrow,
that part you'll leave behind,
you home awaits youin heaven
a joy beyond compare. . .
You're ready for the venture,
so with voucher in hand;
you're bound for Zion's glory,
in that far-off distant shore . . .
Your fight is ready now, my friend
for you it is all first class;
you will not be returning here
Jesus wants for you alone, on this glorious day . . .
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Steve L. Siegel
September 4 2006
I thank Lestereden for the use of his picture "Into the Light". It is truly awesome. Steve
Editor's Note I have omitted a 3-line blessing by Steve because I think he might have done it late at night - It may even be some lines he tried and forgot to erase; I hope to contact Steve to sort this out.
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