Toward the Gates of Heaven
by Karen Hailstones

Toward the gates of heaven
until I see the light
Along a path of gold I walk
It is such a beautiful sight

In front of me are two shadows
For whom could they be
Within my heart I know
it is my family waiting for me

Over to my brother I run
Next to my mother I stand
For I have been waiting for this moment
to hold each of their hands

From my eyes come tears
Since I know I cannot stay
for my father and sister need me
but I will return someday