Linda Pendleton's poem: Eternal Memories

The shining light throughout our lives
is not extinguished as our earthly time ends;
The beacon burns with effervescence
and illuminates with splendor for eternity.

Love radiates from within,
stays inside the hearts and souls of those we know;
The gift of love is shared and recalled,
and discovers home within our cherished memories.

Oh, sweet memories–oh, sweet love,
which we hold so dear to our hearts–
stamped into our consciousness,
flowing through the veins of time,
coming to a halt now and then
to present themselves again.

Oh, sweet memories–oh, sweet love,
come forward with abounding grace–
with all your mighty power
bloom in full expression;
expand, enthrall, and overflow,
as we claim you–always ours.

–Linda Pendleton