Christopher Michael Zambrano

When I must leave you for al 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 empty days,

But fill each waking hour in useful ways,

Reach out your hand in comfort

And in cheer

And I in turn will comfort you

And hold you near;

And never, never be afraid to die,

For I am waiting for you in the sky.