Desire

At the dawn of a new year and on the heels of one that can be described as no other, I have had the opportunity to sit down and not only think about what I miss, but also what I wish for.

As a result, I wrote a parable that I think is as close to a slice of heaven as one can get. A parable is a symbolic short story that illustrates or teaches some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.

Sometimes we forget what is important. If nothing else, perhaps “I Wish” can not only help us appreciate this world, but also understand the next, especially during these anxious, fearful, and uncertain times.

Desire

Kids didn’t grow up that fast.

We learned from the past.

And love would always last.

Desire; every Friday they came and went.

They were followed on Saturday by a special event.

Sunday nights wouldn’t feel so gloomy.

And Monday blues didn’t start the week.

Desire; life was fair.

God granted the prayers of each victim.

And the thugs got what was theirs.

Hopefully: The underdogs would always win.

We knew now what we did not know then.

And all mistakes were not a sin.

Desire; The promise of spring lasted all year.

Summer days were always clear.

Autumn leaves were more than a trend.

And the winter storms were only faked.

Desire; Thanksgiving helped us see.

It doesn’t matter where we are.

How grateful we must be.

Desire; Christmas Eve would never end.

We didn’t have to worry about what we spent.

And on New Year’s Day we were able to start over.

Desire; the dogs would live, as long as we do.

Friendships were always true.

Grandparents never felt alone.

And they all remembered to phone.

Desire; no one hungry was denied.

Cancer was beaten by all who tried.

We didn’t have to say goodbye.

And our loved ones never died.

©Richard Lawrence Belford

“The world makes sense to us because we die, not because we don’t.”

Richard is the author of It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later; a collection of inspirational parables that honor the memory of our loved ones.

In this life, people often leave or stay wishing they had just five more minutes and even the magic of Christmas can’t give those who are grieving what they would truly love.

This holiday season, as family and friends share their memories of loved ones, please take one of those minutes to also share this article in an effort that not only comforts those who are grieving, but inspires others to believe. ; “The best is yet to come!”

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