John Joseph Delaney

Fill not your hearts with

pain and sorrow,

but remember me in

every tomorrow.

Remember the joy,

the laughter,

the smiles,

I’ve only gone to rest

a little while.

Although my leaving causes

pain and grief,

my going has eased my hurt,

and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and

remember me,

not as I am now,

but as I used to be.

Because, I will

remember you all,

and look on with a smile.

Understand in your hearts,

I’ve only gone to

rest a little while.

As long as I have the love

of each of you,

I can live my life in the hearts

of all of you.