When I am gone
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy we had so many years
I gave you love, you can only guess
how much you gave me in happiness
I thank you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I traveled alone
So grieve awhile if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless those memories within your heart
I will not be far away, for life goes on,
so if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
Then when you must come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile and a welcome home
marisnow
17th November 2008