Ruben E. Cruz

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!