To Rest

No more storms

to roil your sea

No more burden 

for your soul to carry

No more moments

can hardship mar

Only to rest

among heaven's stars

Reviews

[ayele marie dalmeida]

i always envy writers who can make fewer words have so much meaning , so strong , so powerful
you have done this and more , thanks for sharing .
'only to rest
among heaven's stars "
i love how you ended this such a great way to end such a sad and mournful piece
ps. language art is one of my favorite subjects in school :)

[Matching Socks]

This is so beautiful Rita. Jacob said it best, so few words but the hold so much meaning.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Ana.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I feel your pain of loss in this one....powerful you always are with the fewest words.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jacob...

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Oh Rita this is so beautiful.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Dale. The situation has become even sadder; all I can do is try to put some words together in homage...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I understand, I will pray for you in this trying time.

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful, to the point, insightful, and i so welcome this comfort and peace .. as deep as the oceans and space .. but so easy to cross as a stream... love this poem!
E.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, E...

[Marie]

Finally to be at rest. A wonderful thing.

[Rita L. Sev]

The only good thing about it... Thank you, Marie.

[Renée]

Beautiful poem, straight from your tender heart..♥

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Renee. The loss was made even more tragic today...

[Renée]

in my prayers xo

[Jennifer Gladen]

Beautiful and well said. Prayers all around

[Rita L. Sev]

I can't stop thinking about her... Thank you. Keep praying...

[Jennifer Gladen]

I will. I can't imagine the pain right now.