What Will I Miss?
What will I miss when I am gone?
The exquisite beauty of a sunrise
Lightning Bugs in the Summer Sky
The haunting call of a Mourning Dove
Autumn’s magnificent splendor
The sun kissing my upturned face
A child’s laughter
What will I miss when I am gone?
The sound of rain on the roof
A friend’s hug
The tart sweetness of a caramel apple
Laughing so hard I cry
The first songbird of Spring
Purring and kneading
What will I miss when I am gone?
The sound of crickets in the wee hours
Eating Wild Blackberries straight from the bush
The comforting words of a friend
Burying my face in blooming lilacs
The soft grass under my bare feet
Magnificently painted sunset skies
What will I miss when I am gone?
The silent beauty of snow covered hills
Unexpected kindness
The smell of linens fresh from the clothesline
Being still
The feeling of sand between my toes
Watching a baby sleep
What will I miss when I am gone?
The sound of a loved one’s voice
A kiss on the cheek
The smell of fresh-baked bread
Sitting in the dark with the Christmas lights on
The crashing of ocean waves
A wet nose and wagging tail
What will I miss when I am gone?
The brilliance of a full moon
Hot chocolate with marshmallows
The chiming of an old clock
Walking in the woods
The comfortable silence between dear friends
Precious memories of my son
All these things and more I will miss when I am gone,
but only for that brief moment…
before I see my Father’s Face.
Copyright 2019
Jackie Deems
Originally published at wwwamazinggracefarmscom.blogspot.com on March 16, 2019.