Homecoming

Mother, mother

do not cry for me so.

God called upon me

for it was my time to go.

He sent you my soul

because of all the love

you had to give –

even though he already knew

of my very short time to live.

You cherished me

and took care of me

as only God knew you could.

You chased away bad influences

and taught me to be righteous and good.

You encouraged me

to sing and share my talents

with everyone before us –

not realizing that one day soon

I would be leading God’s heavenly chorus.

Mother,

though you have not been called

and on earth God wants you to wait –

remember, there will come a time

when I will greet you at heaven’s gate.