My Closet

My Closet

 I see my closet, doors shut

As I slide the doors open

I can see my shirts, dressed on hangers

Shoes on the floor

Folded clothes and boxes on the shelves

What else lays in the closet

For your eyes only

Are there boxes with things filled with joy

Boxes that are mystery, haven't seen for a long time

As you look way towards the back

You see the boxes, that will never be opened again

The things inside aren't the best for you

It's the past of things, that need to stay away

These boxes you see are placed way to the back

Throw them away they say

It's hard to do

For those boxes play in your mind

For me and for you

Bury them again to be forgotten

In the darkness below

Slide the doors shut, ever so slow ...

Michael VanDyke @C 2022

MaLinda

 MaLinda

The stars with heaven above are reaching down

My family and friends are reaching here on earth

I'm letting you know

I'm not alone

Jesus is by my side

Please don't grieve in your hearts

I wouldn't want it that way 

Remember our good times

Our laughter over the silly things

The smiles we shared

The love and kindness we had for one another

When things needed done I did them

I also showed you how

Don't give up, that's not how it works

Make me proud, because I know you can

My room is prepared in heaven above

The Lord called my name

Share your stories

Share your love

Help one another

Our time on earth is short

We are bound for heaven

As Jesus prepares our rooms

One day we will meet again

Memories are forever

Those can't be taken away ....

Michael VanDyke  @C 2022