Free

Someone sent this to me last week.  I like it. 

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took God's hand when I heard the the 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 close 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 too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow;
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
good friends, good times, and a loved one's 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, God set me free.

Comments

  1. AmberDenaeApril 7, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Beautiul poem.

    I'm so glad that you can take comfort in these words and I pray that the journey ahead will be filled with much joy and many blessings for you and your husband.

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  2. LorzaApril 7, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    That is wonderful. I am praying for you and your family. I hope your mother is doing better. {{{HUGS}}}

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  3. OpheliaApril 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    {{{HUGS}}}

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  4. Somewhat OrdinaryApril 7, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Thinking of you and sending you hugs.

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  5. itsazooaroundhereApril 8, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    What a beautiful poem. Still thinking of you and your family daily. (((hugs)))

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  6. EllaApril 9, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    What a beautiful poem, Emmy. Still thinking of you often... sending you a million virtual ((((hugs))))

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