Cry not for me when I'm gone,
Just hold my hand and say, "I Love You."
Hold me in your arms,
And give my cold body your warmth,
Suffice for me that you're here with me.
I am not gone, just going on a journey,
There will be solitude, I will be happy,
I will be one step closer to the Shepherd,
He will keep me in His bosom, as you've done,
Be not afraid; I'll be in good hands.
From where I'll be,
I'll watch you lovingly with eagle's eyes,
My touch will be gentle breeze
Blowing on your face
My scent will come to you,
Like the roses we tended together,
My voice, the chirping birds in the early morning.
Shed not a tear, my dear,
The cup is waiting to be filled,
There I'll be sharing and sipping with you,
We'll share the bread in half,
Half for you and half for me.
Let me go when the time comes,
I've lived with you through joys and tears,
I was lent, now, it's time to return,
To my master, Creator, omnipotent,
Say no more, kiss me and calmly let me go.
Someday, somewhere we'll meet again
Bound together by our forbearing love,
In the fold of his nurturing arms,
You and I together again,
In his celestial kingdom, never again to part.
It is not good-bye, my love,
Our souls entwined, soaring
With the angels and seraphims,
Winging praises to our God,
In his kingdom, Life is eternal.
