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MY NEIGHBOR

By Loretta H. Welch, 1959

I’m sure there are flowers in Heaven

Since Carrie’s living there

For she who loved much beauty

Would plant them everywhere.

I know there must be laughter

For one so young in heart,

Could never live in sadness

Or have in it a part.

The angels’ robes must be finer

With no shades cold or white

She’d want them warm in color,

And set with jewels bright.

I hope there are plays and music

And many things to read,

And perhaps a bit of misfortune

So she could help someone in need.

If God holds service in Heaven

I know she’s right in her chair.

She seldom missed one here on earth

So why would she miss one there?

We miss her presence here with us,

But we know her pain has eased.

We can stand the sorrow in our hearts

When we know her cares have ceased.

Some day again we’ll meet her,

When we join that heavenly band,

What a joy to stand beside her

And clasp her outstretched hand!

I can see her smile of welcome,

And her eagerness to share,

Her new found peace in Heaven

As she stands waiting for us – there.

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