Remember Me

When I am gone, please remember me; As a heartfelt laugh, as a tenderness. Hold fast to the image of me when my soul was on fire; The light of love shining through my eyes. Remember me when I was singing and seemed to know my way. Remember always when we were together and time stood still. Remember most not what I did, or who I was. Oh please, remember me for what I always desired to be. A smile on the face of God. Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can go no more, hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more, day by day. You tell me of our future that you had planned. Only remember me; you will understand. It will be late to counsel then or pray. Yet if you should forget me for a while. And afterwards remember, do not grieve. For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile. Than that you should remember and be sad. Promise me you will never forget all times we spent together. And promise me no one will take my place in your heart. Take a look around. I am the sunshine in your hair. I am the shadow on the ground. I am the whisper in the wind. I am your imaginary friend and I know, I am in your prayers I am already there. Do not make a sound I am the beat in your heart. I am the moonlight shining down. I am the whisper in the wind. And I will be there until the end. Can you feel the love that we share? Oh, I am already there, though we may be a thousand miles apart. But I will be with you wherever you are. Do not cry for me now, though I have died, for I am still here, I am by your side. My body is gone but my soul is here, please, do not shed another tear. I am still here. I am all around. Only my body lies in the ground. I am the snowflake that kisses your nose. I am the frost, that nips your toes. I am the sun, bringing you light. I am the star, shining so bright. I am the rain, refreshing the earth. I am the laughter, I am the mirth. I am the bird, up in the sky. I am the cloud, that's drifting by. I am the thoughts, inside your head, While I am still there, I can not be dead. 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 sun on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush. I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die. I cannot speak, but I can listen. I cannot be seen, but I can be heard. Yet, I am everywhere. Just because you cannot see me, does not mean I am not there. Just because I am in heaven, does not mean I do not care. I often see you crying, you often say my name. I want to hold you tight, I want to ease your pain. It is easy for me, for I know heaven is real. If you knew the truth, how much better would you feel. One day we will meet again, but only when the time is right. When you step out of the darkness, I will be standing in the light. So, as you stand upon the shore, gazing at a beautiful sea. Remember me. Remember me in your heart. Your thoughts and your memories; of the times we cried, The times we fought, The times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never be gone from your side. Do not walk in front of me, I may not follow. Do not walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me, and be my friend.