WHEN I DIE...

My life's prayer... (Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die - Amelia Burr)

 

 

When I die

I do not wish

To merely slumber into the grave

But to yield my last breath

Of my own will

When I die

I shall be found

Seeking Valhalla

Place of honor

The heavens

Having lived not fearing death

Nor fearing life

But clinging with fierceness

To all that is holy

all that is good

Life surrendered to the flames

To the orphans and the widows

To hope and peace

Not selfish glory

When I die

May I be on fire

burning bright

Like the sun

devouring the world

With my passion

And when I die,

I pray

I hope

I resolve

To die

Having been fully alive…

 

 

 

Author's Note

The Greeks didn't write obituaries... They only asked one question after a man died: "Did he have passion?"

Reviews

[Arthur Henn]

Craig, from one brother to another. "When you die, you will be remembered as a man of love that loves the gifts of beauty that God has bestowed upon your heart that is seen through the eyes of a man named Craig. Your poems, your writings, and your book (An Owl On The Moon) i think its called...If not, I'm sorry, will be the legacy left behind from a soul that has walked, talked and graced these crossroads that we all walk together. Your words will be left behind as a tool for others to read. Today, tomorrow, and forever in the hearts of all that come to know you in person and the words you write.

Art

[Kelley]

A warriors death......smiles
This was a great poem and I think we all hope to go
to Valhalla some day.

Thanks for sharing.

Kelley

[Markymark]

Aha, What we all strive for my friend. If I make it to that shining strand, I will have been borne on wings not made with hands.

Fantastic write!

Markymark

[SM Davis]

AMEN!! What is it to have died, if not to be the end result of having lived? I enjoyed this Craig. I agree with all those who have reviewed this before me. The proof is in the pudding...and well...your pudding is rich, flavorful and robust. Smooth going down, and yummy in the tummy.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Amen to that... the biggest mark we can leave behind is love, faith and wisdom to those we care about... Very inspirational write.

[just is]

Wow! This is amazing, this I can really feel, such emotion put into this, well written