For those I love and those who love me

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 you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now its time to travel on alone.
So grieve a while 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 that lie within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on,
But if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near
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
“Welcome Home.”