Airborne Quote by José N. Harris
““Lay down Your tired & weary head my friend. We have wept too long Night is falling And you are only sleeping We have come to this journey's end It's time for us to go To meet our friends Who beckon us To jump again From across a distant sky A C-130 comes to carry us Where we shall all wait For the final green light In the light of The pale moon rising I see far on the horizon Into the world of night and darkness Feet and knees together Time has ceased But cherished memories still linger This is the way of life and all things We shall meet again You are only sleeping.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed, 2020
The poem likens death to a peaceful sleep, describing a journey toward reunion with loved ones and a serene transition.
In simple terms: Death is portrayed as a calm, hopeful passage.
Key Takeaway
Accept death as a natural, peaceful transition.
Themes
mortality
peace
journey
reunion
hope
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- funeral
- grieving
- end of life
- spiritual reflection
- memorial services
Key Concepts
afterlife
spiritual transition
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts you about the idea of death as sleep?
- How do you find meaning in endings?
A Different Perspective
May overlook diverse cultural views on death.
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