Poems & Selections

Grieving

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

May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, [a] I will fear no evil, for you are with […]
When I must leave you For a little while- Please do not grieve And shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you Through the years, But start out bravely With a gallant smile; And for my sake And for my name Live on and do All things the same, Feed not your loneliness On […]
May Christ support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and holy rest and peace at the last. Amen.