Kingdom in the skies

Light a candle and remember me,

But not with teary eyes.

Raise your head upwards,

My kingdom is in the skies.

I am the warmth that touches you

On a sunny summer day,

I am the breeze that caresses you

From near and far away.

I draw you pictures in the clouds

So that you might know

I am at peace and watching you

On earth not far below.

Please open up your heart

So another creature may see

What it is to be loved

The way you loved me.

Bring out my old ball

My dishes and favorite toy;

Don't let them go to waste

They can bring so much joy.

And if you should need to talk

All you do is close your eyes,

Raise your head upwards

I'll be listening from the skies.

(© Carol Kufner) 

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I would like to thank Carol Kufner for her kind permission to publish her poems on my blog.