Ad Memoriam
Why does Death hover cruelly
Over the bodies of the good—
Allowing them to suffer pain and linger
When they should pass easily through the Shadow
To their well-deserved rest…
Yet those who were bitter in life,
And bitter worse on their death beds—
Who scoff at God with their final breath
As if He were the lowest minion—
Pass the Darkness with but a sigh…
Death, be not proud of your deeds.
You have taken from me two dear ladies.
Neither of them were you fit to touch their white robes.
Cut down here, they will shine eternally…
I say not good-bye, but good-night…
Pendragon
© 3/25/08