When finally the end arrives...

When finally the end arrives
will it be a blessed release
will the turmoil of this life we live
be at last replaced by peace
Will I say goodbye with dignity
slipping slowly from the light
or will I be gripped by panic
from holding on too tight
I hope I have the courage
that I can show to those who care
so they remember me as being calm
passing in peace, not in despair.
There's so much I have left to do
so much more I have to say
when finally the end arrives
please let it not be today.

patspoems
Lovely poem and I hope you have many a year to come before that day.... Pat

Gerard Lebel
"Wonder-Full" write! Touching and ever so meaningful!

robyn selters
moving... may your wish be granted

Poor Phraser
You've eloquently described something I sometimes worry about.