Inspired – but written for all of us who have lost a loved one.
Leaves from a Tree
People pass away like leaves fall from a tree.
Some are too young, beautiful green and ripped off in a breeze.
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Many we know are just entering their prime.
Yet some have aged, not crumbled, and we say: “they put in their time”.
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Others fall brilliantly in layers of color.
Death early but expected, leaves and lives filled with strength and valor.
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Let us keep good memories alive, let them rustle around.
Savor them like fall leaves as they cover the ground.
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Variegated lives leave memories, they DAZZLE.
Souls up to in Heaven, let us follow the narrow road they travel.
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We don’t always know the time or the place.
But blessedly we pray each knows God’s Grace.
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It is forgiveness we too must embrace.
Don’t hold bad memories, not even a trace.
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They led unique lives in all the beautiful splendor.
Know their work was purposeful, and their hearts were so tender.
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All generations seem short lived as they pass thru the grave.
Fallen friends are like leaves, let us all kiss them goodbye and wave.
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Loved ones leave, but their LOVE we still embrace.
Remember them Lord, THEY RAN A GOOD RACE.
