"A Prayer To A Loved One" (Revised) copyright 2008 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"

As I stand before the doorway of death,

let the last vision that I will hold

be that of you.

Let my soaring soul be forever imprinted

with memories of you.

Let not my journey be far,

before at last,

I am in your arms again.

Let my lips be sealed in a kiss from you,

bearing witness

to our eternity together.