Toward The Gates of Heaven

by Karen Hailstones © 1994

Used by permission

Toward the gates of heaven

until I see the light

Along a path of gold I walk

It is such a beautiful sight

In front of me are two shadows

For whom could they be

Within my heart I know

it is my family waiting for me

Over to my brother I run

Next to my mother I stand

For I have been waiting for this moment

to hold each of their hands

From my eyes come tears

Since I know I cannot stay

for my father and sister need me

but I will return someday