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When I'm Gone

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#1 ·
When I'm Gone
by Mrs. Lyman Hancock

When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile

Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun

Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day

Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay

And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best

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#2 · (Edited)
V, thank you for that beautiful poem/thought.

You've reminded me of one of my favorite poems. Their bodies may give out as we all do, but their spirits live on with full memory of their lives and love on Earth.


"I Did Not Die"

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
 
#5 ·
To all my friends who are grieving, hugs.

I Stood By Your Bed

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached out to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels; I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is almost over... I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.
 
#6 ·
From the beginning until the end ... "Touch me..."

This is so beautiful I just have to share:


Touch me
by Susan Krauser


Touch me with your voice as a puppy young and new,
And let me know my presence is what is pleasing you.


Touch me with your spirit, for God sent me here to you,
To teach you of that precious bond known by the choicest few.


Touch me with your hands as I grow tall and strong,
I need you as my mentor through out my whole life long.


Touch me with your lips, and brush them on my brow,
Please kiss away the fears, that I am feeling now.


Touch me with your eyes, as I become full grown,
To validate unspoken love that we have always known.



Touch me with your heart, as our bond keeps growing stronger,
And words need not be used in our language any longer.


Touch me with your breath, so soft and warm upon my face,
As I try to bring you comfort in life's never ending race.


Touch me with your love as my muzzle turns to gray,
I live my life to please you, each and every day.


Touch me with your scent when age has dimmed my sight,
To reassure me always that you will be my light.


Touch me with your face when your tears are meant for me,
So I may bear your pain, and let your heart be free.


Touch me with remembrance when I have traveled on,
And I will hold your heart in mine, forever when I'm gone.
 
#10 ·
Once they come into our home, they stay forever in our hearts.

Touch me
by Susan Krauser


Touch me with your voice as a puppy young and new,
And let me know my presence is what is pleasing you.


Touch me with your spirit, for God sent me here to you,
To teach you of that precious bond known by the choicest few.


Touch me with your hands as I grow tall and strong,
I need you as my mentor through out my whole life long.


Touch me with your lips, and brush them on my brow,
Please kiss away the fears, that I am feeling now.


Touch me with your eyes, as I become full grown,
To validate unspoken love that we have always known.



Touch me with your heart, as our bond keeps growing stronger,
And words need not be used in our language any longer.


Touch me with your breath, so soft and warm upon my face,
As I try to bring you comfort in life's never ending race.


Touch me with your love as my muzzle turns to gray,
I live my life to please you, each and every day.


Touch me with your scent when age has dimmed my sight,
To reassure me always that you will be my light.


Touch me with your face when your tears are meant for me,
So I may bear your pain, and let your heart be free.


Touch me with remembrance when I have traveled on,

And I will hold your heart in mine, forever when I'm gone.

 
#12 ·
For all my grieving friends, wish I could hug each one of you. I know the pain you feel as I felt the same close to 4 years ago. One hour at the time, one day at the time, it will get better... Love is a deep ocean so is the grief at the moment. We grieve because we love and those we lost are worth of our love. Hugs.

Touch me with remembrance when I have traveled on,
And I will hold your heart in mine, forever when I'm gone.

 
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