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A New Beginning
by Joan SerratelliWhen she died
Heaven opened
and there he stood
the man she had married
all those years ago
He smiled and said
"I've been waiting
I died 9 years ago
but my love was still alive"
So, off they walked together
the way they had done
all those years ago
when they were very young
"I've been alone here,
my love, watching you
finish your life"
I know we now have
great grandchildren
who have rounded
out your life"
"But now my wait
is over
and we can start again
Young, healthy, happy
That's how it all began"
The young couple walked away
hand in hand
renewing the life
that they had once shared
04/17/2007 Author's Note: This piece was inspired by Genevieve Sturrock. I thank her for it.It's the way I envision my Mother's entry into Heaven.
Posted on 04/17/2007
Copyright © 2024 Joan Serratelli
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Genevieve Sturrock on 04/17/07 at 03:07 PM how sweet! i am a sucker for romance and will sit through the entire titanic movie just to see the final scene when the meet again at the end, young and ready to live their lives together. beautiful sentiment and lovely tribute to your parents. |
| Posted by Dave Fitzgerald on 04/17/07 at 04:24 PM It's a comforting thought. Nice work Joan |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 04/18/07 at 12:51 AM Loved ones on both sides now for your mom! This is a fine tribute to their enduring love. I am very sorry for your loss, Joan. |
| Posted by Christel Crews on 04/18/07 at 02:39 AM what a beautiful image you've created here.. i think its one we all hope for, that blessed reunion once we are on the other side :) |
| Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 04/18/07 at 08:25 PM Yes, begin again.....we have that blessing bestowed every morning we wake! Excellent! |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 04/20/07 at 02:31 PM
h e a v e n l y
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| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 04/20/07 at 05:00 PM Infinetely poignant Joan. :o) |
| Posted by Tony Young on 04/23/07 at 11:33 PM Excellent J, this made me smile so much...I can hardly wait..thanks Tony |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 05/09/07 at 06:15 PM It's just the way I imagine it will be for my grandmother, who is more like my mother than anything. She dreams about grandpa every night, little ordinary things like them having lunch, or walking through the garden. It's beautiful! |
| Posted by Kyle Anne Kish on 05/10/07 at 02:12 AM What a beautiful tribute to both your parents. I love their joining of hands and the fact that your father had been watching over your mother all those years. Love does live on. |
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