To Those I Love
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave to 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 traveled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far, for life goes on some,
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see
or touch me, I’ll be near,
Never too far to comfort your hurt or a tear.
And if you listen with 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 say-
“Welcome Home!”
