In memory of my beloved. He wrote this last year in July never knowing that this truly prophetic poem would be proven to be fulfilled so soon.


I Will End My Days In Indiana by M.A.Meddings (reposting)

 

This is about love and uses the concept so beautifully expressed by William Blake in His poem 'Jerusalem' I introduce it here, yet there are loves beyond the love of ones country.




I Will End My Days In Indiana by M.A.Meddings

The poem  I  wrote  follows after my introduced poem by William Blake I hope you enjoy both.

Jerusalem

By William Blake

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?

And did the Countenance Divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark satanic mills?

Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!

I will not cease from mental fight,
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land.

 

 

I will End My Days In Indiana

by M.A.Meddings

I have walked upon Englands Mountains green
And the holy lamb of god I have oftimes  seen
And I countenance Jerusalem amongst the dark satanic mills 
When I heard Churchills speeches after Dunkirque I became stiired
Such  that my sword did not sleep in my hand
Rather I would stand with my nation and fight them in the hills
And on the beeches and on the landing grounds
And if it be so, fight them alone
We would never surrender,  never surrender
Yet love of country takes second place to a deeper love
That's why I will end my days in Indiana

For you are the sunshine of my days in all your ways
you are the lightest of evening breezes
Touched with the scent of Jasmine 
You are a fragrant flower that I see every hour of my being 
You are  my love you are  my passion you are very life itself 
Nothing goes beyond you in my heart
You are a part of me you are the love within me 
you are my destiny 
That's why I will end my days in Indiana





Poetry by lastromantichero

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Written 2007-07-03 kl 06:29





Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2008-06-06 at 19:54

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Phyllis J. Rhodes
Because of his love for you and because you gave him new life, he came "home" to die. It is as it should be. Here in Indiana is where he was completed. He came to a family who loved him already, even before we actually met him. We loved him because he brought joy to you and unshackled you from all past hurts that held you down. He set you to flight like a beautiful butterfly and we rejoiced. We want to know why he had to go so quickly, why we all didn't get to spend years with him, why you had to lose your beloved so soon. But we are grateful that God brought him to you and your family for the time he did. We will know all the reasons when we meet on that beautiful shore in the sweet by and by.
2008-06-12


Phyllis J. Rhodes
Because of his love for you and because you gave him new life, he came "home" to die. It is as it should be. Here in Indiana is where he was completed. He came to a family who loved him already, even before we actually met him. We loved him because he brought joy to you and unshackled you from all past hurts that held you down. He set you to flight like a beautiful butterfly and we rejoiced. We want to know why he had to go so quickly, why we all didn't get to spend years with him, why you had to lose your beloved so soon. But we are grateful that God brought him to you and your family for the time he did. We will know all the reasons when we meet on that beautiful shore in the sweet by and by.
2008-06-12


BlueyedSoul
amazing....to know he did just that

blue xo
2008-06-09


Saga
Lest we forget!!!
2008-06-08


Morpheus
I remember this from last summer, and now it seems like such a peaceful epitaph and loving tribute to the state we shared.

Indiana is a simple and beautiful place. More of a mindset, than anything else. Its a place of gentle, yet strong people. Just like Mr Meddings...
2008-06-08



I missed him a lot...his poetry is truly the best...

Love,
haseen
2008-06-07



He was an honorable man and fulfilled his prophesy Kathy. Thank you for reposting . Mike will always live in our memory and his heart will always be joined with yours. He was a wonderful historic writer and poet and cared with a passion for his country, yet he knew, like we all should do, if we are so lucky to find such love, that nothing stands in the way. Hug from Tai
2008-06-07


Lavender
Beautiful writing, filled with profound love. There was no one like Michael, our lastromantichero, indeed. Thank you, Kathy, for sharing this.
2008-06-07


Rob Graber
I remembered this moving poem when I heard the sad news; thanks for reposting it, Kathy.
2008-06-06


Thomas Perdue The PoetBay support member heart!
I remember this poem. I was actually thinking about it when I heard about Mike, I was thinking that it was kind of Prophetic... Thanks for the repost!
2008-06-06