Almost Heaven

Almost Heaven

"Keep them safe, happy and warm"
I whispered in my prayer
Protect them from cruel harm
Let them be without a care

Take charge of those you love
as if they remained alive
Those who have left for skies above
in your arms, be well arrived

There's a hug for aunts so dear
Grandchild Tracy, take to heart
Nevermore their minds to fear
Their pain, sadness, clouds depart

Hold their hands in hours of trial
hug them close to your ghostly chests
Comfort beyond mortal denial
Wish you all the very best

See you sooner than a wink
Scared to see there will come a day
Meet up in heaven on the brink
When at last, I'm home to stay...