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 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 peace 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 I too will miss.

 

Be not burdened with times of sorrow;

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much.

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

 

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen  now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts and share with me,

God wanted me now; God set me free.