Sunflowers by the Roadway

Shirley A Mandel
He planted sunflowers
by the roadway
to make bright my rocky trail to heaven.
Brothers and sisters in Christ
with bright, happy smiles
line the twisty path
to my " good night."

I will go to my grave in peace
for I am in harmony
with God and man.

Christ will be there.

Published by Shirley A Mandel

Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as...  View profile

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  • Sheri Fresonke Harper11/18/2011

    I love seeing sunflowers by the roadside, too:)

  • J P Whickson10/10/2011

    This is quite lovely and moving.

  • Jill E. Wright10/9/2011

    beautiful! sunflowers are my favorite flowers. very happy flowers!

  • Sivaramakrishnan Ananthanarayanan10/5/2011

    Revisiting, Shirley. If only some are as grateful as you are for the blessings showered on us every moment till we make that final journey - siva

  • Sivaramakrishnan Ananthanarayanan9/28/2011

    Very touching, Shirley, and totally in praise of Him. If only, we stopped to pause and grateful for all that is given to us and took precious care of them! Every step, every breath will matter as we leave our footprints before we bid " goodbye" and "goodnight". Till then, we still contribute our might in whichever way possible. Thanks again for sharing the lovely thoughts - siva

  • Rita Oakleaf9/27/2011

    I never thought of cheery people as sunflowers, but I can see it now.

  • Lodie Quezada9/26/2011

    nice.

  • Delicia Powers9/25/2011

    Beautiful...

  • Carol Roach9/24/2011

    beautiful

  • J L Carey Jr9/24/2011

    He will be there for you with open arms Shirley. &)

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