You Came Home Today

(An original poem by Ty Thomas)

You came Home today
wrapped in soft white satin
I didn't know what to say to you
Words couldn't describe you.

You came Home today
tears flowing from your glossy eyes,
red falling from your soft skin
as I cradle you in my arms

You came Home today
with plenty of stories to tell
of boys, of life, of friends, of strife
I listen, smiling, praying 

You came Home today
a purple paper in your hand
Already they are planning your future?
When will they realize? . . .

You came Home today
ecstatic and truly alive
you've made it so far, my child
and I'm glad to have been here for it 

You came Home today . . .
wrapped in wood and finery
they carried you into eternity
on the wings of fallen angels

You came Home today
Or rather, I came Home
I've come to live beside you now
among the afterlife . . .