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 the end of day.

If my parting has left a void,

then fill it with remembered joy,

A friendship shared,

a laugh, a kiss,

Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life has been full,

I've savored much,

Good friends, good times,

A loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now,

He set me free.