COME WITH ME NOW

 

At his bedside

The gentle angel stood

Watching as he slept

Listening to his quiet shallow breath

Then the angel softly spoke

And reached out a hand

“Your time has come to see the lord”

“Come with me now”

Then he slept no more

And he left his empty body

Taking the offered hand

The angel smiled and they began to ascend

To a better place and time

Traveling upward through a tunnel

Toward a light becoming ever brighter

Its brightness became almost blinding

Until with the angel he emerged

Into the land of light and love

The angel left him with a smile

With those who had passed before

Familiar faces greeted him

Loved ones from years past

Who showed him round heavens paradise

Where milk and honey flowed

Scenes of unimagined beauty met his eye

And the sweetest perfumes filled the air

Music was everywhere invading every pore

From simple refrains to grand symphonies

Musicians played on instruments of gold

While choirs of angels sang

But the most overpowering feeling

That assailed his senses

Was of everlasting love