Quietly he closed his eyes

to visit a world so deep

They gathered round his bedside

just to watch him sleep

~

Angels moved in beside him,

at his feet and at his head

As his fragile body waited

laying in the bed

~

Shallow breaths still lingering

he was shining in good grace

Moments counted down

till he would see God’s face

~

No one could stand to lose him

yet none would hold him back

For faith wasn’t something

this family ever lacked

~

Tears began to fall

and wailing they did bring

as angels whispered in his ear

then heaven heard them sing