When I'm Gone
When I am gone, release me - let me
go. I have so many things to see and
do.
You must not tie yourself to me with
tears. Be happy that we had so many
years. I gave love, you can only guess
how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love each have shown,
but now it is time I travel alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must,
then let your grief be comforted by trust
it is only for a while that we must part.
So bless those memories within your heart.
I will not be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will
be near and if you listen with your heart,
you will hear.
All of my love must come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile and "Welcome
Home".