The Healing Journey

August 14, 2023

To 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 thankful for our beautiful years.
I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love each of you has shown,
But now it’s time I traveled alone.
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must.
Then, let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a time that we must part.
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away for life goes on,
And 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 my love around you, soft and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and say, “Welcome home.”
— Anonymous

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