End of my Days - A vision of an older man who wanted to be sure he had a shelter for his soul

There are some concerns arising for the end of my days

There are those needs I must put away some plans for finding a shelter for my soul

I cannot leave it here or there without a protector or possessor

For the life I have lived has touched so many souls

I want to be burned and not put into the ground

I want to be open in the air and spread my ashes all around

Good fortune has followed me and I feel very blessed

But to find a shelter for my soul is now my best interest.

I made some mistakes and I have some regrets

But when the Good Lord calls me I shall carry these burdens no more

And although I have been brave and met the courage for the tasks

I now believe it’s time for me to rest.

My end game will be my new game as I see the gates of heaven nearby

And ask for forgiveness for the harm I hope the good Lord will buy

For I am sure I will need a place to stay although I cannot pay

But a place to rest and shelter for my soul is what I hope I may

Oh if my days could have been all over again

I would have spent my time getting out of the rain

But the rain was what attracted me to all I have ever asked for and seen

As a knock on a door freed me from the shadow of my name and a new life can begin

I am weary of these burdens I carried I am tired of this mortal load

To do what is right and rather than follow others or those who have told

That heaven is imaginary and often never found

But what I know is that I will fall into the arms of heaven and by God’s love I am bound

Photo by Maggie Irwin