The Happiness Yet to Come
As the crimson rivers stream through my body
I make one more lunge towards my journey
Pain overcomes my body when I reach this goal
As I collapse I see my childhood, my teenage years, my life
The ground is cold as my sweat soaks in the fresh soil
Bringing new life to those who have lived before me
They watch me as I walk through the gates towards the unknown
Old faces and smiles plague the room as my childhood puppy licks my hand
Mom, you were right when you said he went to heaven
I see your profile approach me as a tear trickles down your pale face
Yes Mom, I have arrived to hold your hand throughout eternity
I shall stand by your side as we wait for my children to join us in immortal bliss
Until then, my life shall not be completed
-Johnny Butt Michiels
