Poems & Selections

I Am Always With You

When I am gone, release me, and let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears.
But be thankful we have had so many good years.
I gave you my love and you can only guess.
How much you have given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
But now it’s time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
That it is only for a while, that we must part,
So cherish the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away for life goes on.
And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear.
All my love around you soft and clear
And then, when you come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home”

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