Have mercy on me God , have mercy.
For in you my soul has taken refuge.
Free us from  final controversy.
And from all consuming deluge.

I was at a small funeral .
Outside we heard the children.
In the playground playful.
They were someone’s grandchildren.

Here was the end of life
Outside joyful playing .
The very beginning of young life .
Perhaps this was not a time of mourning.

We who are near the end of our journey.
Can rejoice in those starting their journey.

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At the end of life
We can rejoice in new life
It is there always

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See Psalm 56