Monday, June 11, 2007

The Dream

So I had this dream.
I was in the temple.
I was in the C. Room waiting for Jared when a woman walked in and smiled at me.
She looked familiar but I couldn't quite place her.
She sat down next to me and touched my hand and said "You understand don't you".
When I heard that Australian accent I knew right away who it was.
Kylie.
I didn't quite recognize her because she was perfect and unblemished.
So like I said, she said "You understand don't you" and I said "Of course I do".
Then she said something like "Now I can look after everyone" or "Now I can be everywhere" or something like it.
Then she just looked around the room for a minute and we were silent. Then she said "It's beautiful isn't it". And I said "Yes" and nodded. Then she got this look in her eye, a grin, and whispered in my ear "People are just DYING to get in here ya know?" And I went to stick my elbow in her side and give her a "Kylie!" Or a good scolding and she was gone.
In the chair where she sat, was a piece of paper.
I picked it up, and this poem was on it:

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

I am the song that will never end.
I am the love of family and friend.
I am the child who has come to rest
In the arms of the Father who knows him best.

When you see the sunset fair,
I am the scented evening air.
I am the joy of a task well done.
I am the glow of the setting sun.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!)

Ever since that dream I cannot think of Kylie and be sad. I've cried enough for now.

6 comments:

Heidi said...

what a great dream to bring you comfort! Thanks for sharing. Where did you get the poem from? or did you remember it from the dream?

Lisa said...

I'd heard the poem beforethe dream. Then when wanted to post this dream I looked it up and copied/pasted it.

Angela said...

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing that experience and poem.

Denise said...

Wow. I'm sorta speechless. What a beautiful dream!

Leah said...

What a beautiful experience. Really comforting. Thanks for sharing!

Teri Le said...

Lisa, that is a very touching. It just made me smile, and brought me comfort. And I rolled my eyes a bit and thought, "Classic Kylie!"

Love ya!