Eternal Rest

Life has its beautiful moments

When everything appears to jell.

Then, of course, life is filled

With moments of suffering as well.

 

Good days, bad days. The pendulum swings.

We’re happy today, we’re sad tomorrow.

Our attitude makes a huge difference

In how we respond to joy and sorrow.

 

Whatever inhabits my earthly form

Is a temporary guest

Until that time comes for me

To enter into eternal rest.

 

Eternal rest. I like how that sounds.

And also the thought of resting in peace.

Happiness becomes transformed

And illness, pain, and suffering cease.

 

It’s human nature for us to want

Some things to last forever and hence

As much as we cling to people and things,

Know that there is a consequence.

 

I hate the thought of leaving my loved ones—

My family, my friends—and earthly pleasures,

But when my time is up, I know

That Death defies our countermeasures.

 

That being said, I do not wish

To die tomorrow or hasten the end.

I just prefer to look at Death

Not as a foe but more as a friend.

-by Bob B (10-26-21)