Desire

At the dawn of a new year and on the heels of one that can be described like no other, I had the opportunity to sit back 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 piece of heaven as one can get. A parable is a short symbolic story that illustrates or teaches some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.

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

Desire

The children did not grow so 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.

Wish: 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 just a trend.

And the winter storms were just feigned.

Desire; Thanksgiving helped us see.

It doesn’t matter where we are.

How thankful we should 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 again.

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

The friendships were always true.

The grandparents never felt alone.

And everyone remembered to call on the phone.

Desire; no one hungry was denied.

Cancer was defeated 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 inspiring parables that honor the memory of our loved ones.

In this life, people often leave or are left wishing they had just five more minutes and even the magic of Christmas cannot 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!”