Poems & Selections

The Day You Went Away

They say that times a healer
But as the time goes on.
I seem to find it just as hard
To face the fact you’re gone.And today it’s the anniversary
Of the day that you went away,
And I’m standing here at your graveside
And believe me when I say.You’ll never be forgotten
And every year I’ll shed a tear,
But it’s only because I love you
And wish you were still here.

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 […]
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 in my name live on and do all things the same, feed not your loneliness on […]
May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past.
We’ve known lots of pleasure, At times endured pain; We’ve lived in the sunshine And walked in the rain. But now we’re separated And for a time apart, But I am not alone- You’re forever in my heart. Death always seems so sudden, And it is always sure, But what is oft’ forgotten- It is […]