Choir

Once I was part of something bigger,
Something grand.
Every moment I spent thinking of its wondrous time,
We flew high and far.

Then I was too caught up in myself,
Something was lost.
Every moment I dread its coming,
I lost the camaraderie.

I left the place,
Where my heart used to be.
I eagerly ran away,
From the place I used to call home.

I hadn't thought about that place in years,
Dreading that I'll regret what I might have lost.
But I realized now,
It was all meant to be.

I have to leave that place,
So that I can see how much it meant to me.
I've lost and gain,
Wisdom and pain.

I gave up music for knowledge,
Art for logic.
Convinced myself I shouldn't feel anymore,
But to engulf myself in thoughts.

Then I realized,
It was the feelings that healed me.
The ability to feel,
Sets the gateway to healing.

Now,
As I stand from afar.
Gazing at the accomplishments they've achieved,
I am proud of them.

Maybe they might read this post,
Maybe they wouldn't.
I'll still say my piece to them,
And here it goes:

'One day, if God is willing, may you read my blessings to all of you. 

May the Lord shows His mercy upon you;

May the light of His presence be your guide;

May He love you and uphold you;

May His Spirit be ever by your side.

When you sleep, may His angels watch over you;

When you wake, may He fill you with His grace;

May you love Him and serve Him, all your days.

Then in heaven, may you see His face.

                                        ~A Clare Benediction'

Therein it ends,
And my heart knows no more pain.
My heart will be filled with this song,
To keep and to bless.