I'm Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full. I’ve savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now: He set me free!

In Memory

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 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!