Don't weep for me, as I'm not dead,
For the death of this body is nothing.
I have only moved on to greater life eternal,
A richer, fuller life with my Heavenly Father.

I am not really gone away from you,
Just invisible now, but still with you.
I am with you each and every day,
Forever in your heart, I'll ever stay.

Remember I still love and cherish you.
So, if and when, you should think of me
Think only good and fond thoughts.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.

I won't be far away, for life is not gone.
I have just moved to a new dimension.
Though you cannot see me, nor touch,
I am still with you for your life goes on.

While on this earth, I gave you my love,
In return, you gave me much happiness.
I thank you for the love you've shown.
Now remember, you are not alone.

But now is the time for me to travel on,
As My Father now has welcomed me home.
One day too, you must make this journey
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

~ Malta ~
September 2005
In honor of "Melvin", her brother
June 28, 1943 - September 8, 2005



The "similarities" between this poem and "To Those I Loved And Who Loved Me" struck me too.  I am not sure where I got either of these poems, so I am not sure which came first.  I like them both so I have included them in Jamie's collection.  If anyone knows the original source of either poem, please let me know.
Don't Weep