The invitation came again
To write a loved one’s name;
This simple act of remembering,
Permits the joy of memories
To flood our souls once more.
Grief came and went, hearts healed,
The hope of mercy prayed, with trust
in God’s abundant mercy;
Salvation claimed.
The act of writing a loved one’s name,
Permits the power of love
to fill our hearts
Once more.
Love lingers, never dies,
Their souls survive, for
Jesus suffered, promising
this truth for us –
To believe.
This name, remembered and the act
again fulfilled; new hope has, sprung
That someone feels inspired to write
Our names upon this book,
When our call comes.