Death is nothing at all

In the realm of life and death, a truth unfolds,

When someone departs, a story goes untold.

They've simply moved, to a room next door,

No need to fear, for life's still as before.

Our essence remains, our memories alive,

Call me by name, in the way we'd derive,

The joy, the laughter, the moments we shared,

Speak not in sorrow, for I'm not impaired.

In the tapestry of life, I'm a thread,

Woven with love, in each word you've said,

Smile, play, and ponder the times we knew,

I'm still with you, in all that you do.

Don't think that death brings an end to me,

A tiny ripple in an endless sea,

I'm close by, just beyond the veil,

Waiting for you, when life sets sail.

All is well, nothing's lost or marred,

In a fleeting moment, reunion unscarred,

We'll chuckle at parting's transient art,

For in love's embrace, we'll never be apart.

******************************

This poem is dedicated to my daughter whom we lost at 5 days old.

*******************************

Reference

Henry Scott-Holland. "Death Is Nothing At All." Family Friend Poems, 2006. https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/death-is-nothing-at-all-by-henry-scott-holland