a poem for the grieving.....
 

When I am gone,release me ,let me go,
I have so many things to see and do,
You musn'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 its time I travelled on alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust,
Its only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories with your heart.
I won't be far away,for life goes on,
So if you need me,call me 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 clear,
And then,when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and welcome you home.

that is a beautiful a poem. It brought tears to my eyes and I haven't even lost someone close to me.

yes it is manna ,thats why i wanted to share it with you all......

i read it whenever i miss my sister......

such a beautiful poem iris, thank-you so much for sharing.

Your poem touched my heart, I lost my dad last June, and this is how I'd like to feel.

Your poem is so true, in addition to being quite beautiful :wink: .

Very nice. :)

How beautiful. Thank you for posting it.

May I enquire who wrote the poem?

i'm glad you all liked it......i had this written in my diary since a long time but i dont know who wrote it or where i got it from.......sorry

I managed to identify the poem. It's called 'When I am Gone' by Collius Norwood.