"Family Chains"

Our lives are not the same today
nor will they be tomorrow.
For one we love has passed away
and hearts are filled with sorrow.

Life can end in but a blink
and loved ones who remain,
grieve because a precious link
has left their family chain.

Link by link and one by one
our mortal bodies die.
Rising up like the morning sun
while bidding Earth goodbye

Where awaits a beautiful sight
most joyous to behold.
Family chains, glowing bright
with links of shining gold.