When I’m gone

When I'm gone, don't cry for me.

Please smile each time you think of me.

I'm not beneath the ground you see.

Each breeze that blows is part of me.

 

I'm in the clouds so soft and white.

My eyes will shine in stars at night.

Don't think of me as gone for good.

I'll be around. You knew I would.

 

I'm watching everything you do.

I am still sharing life with you.

No need to look both far and near.

Just listen close. I am right here.

 

I'm here to listen every day

To all the things you want to say.

I've seen you cry so many tears.

Be glad we had so many years.

 

I'll wait until you come to me.

Our lives will be like they used to be.

We'll both be whole and free of pain,

My life with you will be back again.

 

Please take the love you gave to me

And give to more that are just like me.

So when I'm gone, don't cry for me.

But smile each time you think of me.

 

(Author unknown)