I’m free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that place at close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

If able, these things I too will miss.

Please don't be burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full; I savored much:

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.

Don’t consume yourself with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me.

God wanted me now; He set me free.

(Julia Napier)

(This poem is attributed to various authors and is also known by several different titles. I think Julia Napier is the author)