A Poem: For Those Who Loved Me

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For Those Who Loved 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 it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust,
So bless the memories within your heart,
It’s only for a while that we must part,
I won’t be far away for life goes on,
So if you need me, call and I will come,
Though you can’t see or touch me,
I’ll be near,
And if you listen with your heart you’ll hear
All of 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.

(Author Unknown. Contributed by Elli in Lancaster, PA.)