Spiritual Poem about Death

My Dad's Birthday

My dad passed away last year, but I still wanted to acknowledge his birthday. We will forever miss his presence on this earth, but we also know someday we will celebrate together for eternity.

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Happy Heavenly Birthday

Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

No presents bought, no candles blown; this year you walk on streets of gold,
And it's so much more than the stories you've been told.

The sun is shining on your face,
and you're standing in all of God's good grace.

There were people there to meet you at that pearly gate.
Promise for me there too you will wait.

The angels no longer sing from up above;
but hand in hand together, you sing about God's love.

No more pain, no more strife,
but the gift of eternal life.

The sufferings of this world are left behind.
You made your mark; your life was not left undefined.

You told people of your Savior's love and how he died for you and me
so we could spend our time praising him for all eternity.

Someday we'll meet again,
for time is just a vapor in the wind.

But until that day comes, I will miss you every day.
I just wanted to wish you a happy heavenly birthday.

ABOUT THE POET:

Jodi is the daughter of an Army Sergeant who taught her love and respect for her country. He’s the reason she started writing. When she found out the month of May is Military Appreciation Month, she started sending “thank you for…” messages every day that were in relation to his service.
One of those messages was her...

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