Adudaewen
03-03-2007, 07:34 PM
I wrote this poem way back in high school. The inspiration for this poem came at my great-grandpa's funeral when I overheard my great-grandma praying and asking God to keep her husband alive in her memory. It was published in poetry.com's The Best Poems & Poets Of 2002 and I was curious to hear what you guys think about it. Bear in mind when you read it I was quite young . ;)
A Lover's Prayer
God, don't ever let my true love die before me.
But if he must, this is my dying wish.
Copy his face on the sun
So he may shine his love into my eyes.
Make him the mighty redwood
So he can still protect and shield me.
Make him the sweet spring grass
So I may lie down beside him.
Make him the stars in the sky
So he may guide me and light my path.
Make him a gentle breeze to wrap around me
And whisper sweet I-love-you's in my ear.
But, God, if that is not possible,
Leave his kiss on my lips,
Keep his touch on my skin,
Paint his face on my eyes,
Write his words in my memory.
But, God, most of all,
Hold this prayer in my heart.
A Lover's Prayer
God, don't ever let my true love die before me.
But if he must, this is my dying wish.
Copy his face on the sun
So he may shine his love into my eyes.
Make him the mighty redwood
So he can still protect and shield me.
Make him the sweet spring grass
So I may lie down beside him.
Make him the stars in the sky
So he may guide me and light my path.
Make him a gentle breeze to wrap around me
And whisper sweet I-love-you's in my ear.
But, God, if that is not possible,
Leave his kiss on my lips,
Keep his touch on my skin,
Paint his face on my eyes,
Write his words in my memory.
But, God, most of all,
Hold this prayer in my heart.