What Will I Miss?

What will I miss when I am gone?

The exquisite beauty of a sunrise

Lightning Bugs in the Summer Sky

The haunting call of a Mourning Dove

Autumn's magnificent splendor

The sun kissing my upturned face

A child's laughter

What will I miss when I am gone?

The sound of rain on the roof

A friend's hug

The tart sweetness of a caramel apple

Laughing so hard I cry

The first songbird of Spring

Purring and kneading

What will I miss when I am gone?

The sound of crickets in the wee hours

Eating Wild Blackberries straight from the bush

The comforting words of a friend

Burying my face in blooming lilacs

The soft grass under my bare feet

Magnificently painted sunset skies

What will I miss when I am gone?

The silent beauty of snow covered hills 

Unexpected kindness

The smell of linens fresh from the clothesline

Being still

The feeling of sand between my toes

 Watching a baby sleep

What will I miss when I am gone?

 The sound of a loved one's voice

A kiss on the cheek

The smell of fresh-baked bread

Sitting in the dark with the Christmas lights on

The crashing of ocean waves

A wet nose and wagging tail 

What will I miss when I am gone?

The brilliance of a full moon

Hot chocolate with marshmallows

The chiming of an old clock

Walking in the woods

The comfortable silence between dear friends

Precious memories of my son

All these things and more I will miss when I am gone,

but only for that brief moment...

before I see my Father's Face.

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Jackie Deems