</>Today, we think of all souls dead, some dear; <br />Some were so near, now gone afar, we fear; <br />Some were our friends, both good and bad, we knew; <br />But they all vanished like the morning dew! <br /> <br />Some were our neighbours, righteous or quite bad; <br />Nevertheless, they’re dead, which seems so sad; <br />Some were just strangers whom we met sometime; <br />They are no more with us in life and time. <br /> <br /> Many we heard of, now no longer live; <br />Some men violent to violent ends did give; <br />Many unknown are gone forever too; <br />We pray, the love of God must all souls woo. <br /> <br />Some bodies lie in earthy dampness cold; <br />Some met a watery grave or in urns hold; <br />Some killed by beasts or men-demonic, died; <br />Many were holy, in God did abide! <br /> <br />Some were burnt, their ashes scattered by wind; <br />Some as mummies in pyramids, we find; <br />The end of many, we can’t imagine; <br />For myriads dead and worm-eaten, we pine! <br /> <br />The world of dead exceeds the living one; <br />Who thinks of orphans and who lived alone? <br />Kings, queens, lords, ladies, paupers too are gone; <br />Let living pray for God’s mercy and moan! <br /> <br />‘May the souls dead all, rest in peace; <br />May God forgive sinners with ease! ’ <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 02-11-11<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/all-souls-day-the-faithful-departed/
