Don't Weep for Me

Dad had me looking for a specific poem several weeks ago.  Something he'd seen or read before that he wanted to share with his brother and sister.  I found this one instead and he liked it so I made a copy.  It brings me a little comfort reading it and today was a little better. I still have trouble being alone or sitting too long where I tend to think too much, but all I can do is take this one day at a time.  

I'm sharing the poem with you, in hopes that it might bring someone else comfort in a time of need.  I will share the actual poem dad was looking for tomorrow.

Don't Weep For Me 

If ever you should get the word; 

That I went unexpectedly. 

Please don't waste your precious time; 

Crying needless tears for me. 

If I was to leave tomorrow; 

For a far much better place. 

Please know that I would see you; 

And would look upon your face. 

No matter where, or when I go; 

I will always be with you. 

Right there, always at your side; 

Helping to see you through. 

And know that we will meet again; 

In a far off, better land. 

Where we will hug each other again; 

And walk together, hand in hand. 

I will always treasure what we had; 

And you're forever in my heart. 

And remember the precious life we shared; 

For you played a most important part. 

So, don't shed any tears for me; 

Be happy that I have gone. 

For I'll be with my loved ones then; 

And will never again, be alone. 

Spend your precious time on earth; 

Helping those that are now left here. 

And making other friends to love; 

Remembering, I will always be near. 

Weep not for those that have gone on; 

For they are now at peace. 

They took that final walk towards home; 

And all their pain and trials have ceased. 

 

© Betty Hawkins 2003