As sorrow fades, and I know it shall,
Know that I rejoice
I know that you will miss me,
But there should be laughter in your voice
When the tears dry up
And life goes on
It doesn’t mean that you’ve forgotten me
And it doesn’t mean I’m gone
I live in your heart as a memory,
And I would be a happy one
I hope to be in your smile, not tears,
When all is said and done.
If I could take away the grief,
Know surely that I would
But the knowledge that you’re missing me,
Tells me that my life was good
To see how I touched your heart
more deeply than I even knew
I am content in knowing you loved me
Just as I loved you
Don’t worry for me,
For there is no sorrow, here
No more pain or misery,
No anger and no fear.
And now grant me one favor,
For all that I did give,
What I ask you to do for me,
Simply, is to live.
Go on, each day, and be glad
To feel the sunshine on your face,
See new times and do new things,
Take my memory to each new place.

Lynda Remus

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