IN MEMORY

When I must leave you for a little
While Please do not grieve and
Shed wild tears and hug your
Sorrow to you through the years.
But start out bravely with a
gallant smile; And for my sake and
in my name Live on and do all
things the same; Feed not your
loneliness on empty days, But
fill each waking hour in useful ways,
Reach out your hand in comfort
and in cheer And I in turn will
comfort you and hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!