Touching Poem

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 happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you have shown
But now it’s time I travel on alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a little while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away, for life goes on.
So 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 of my love around you soft and dear.

And then, when you must come this way alone
I’ll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home."


This was a poem that was read at my cousin, David Phillips, memorial service today. I have heard it before and liked it. I thought I would share it with my blog readers.