For I am not sad that my journey on earth has reached its end, The freedom of my yound spirit is readily about to begin, There are no boundaries to hold me, I can soar higher than eagles dare, I have been set free, no worries or troubles do I bear

There is emptiness and sadness among my family and my friends, Each sharing their embraces of a tradegy I could not win, Tears are gently falling as they say their final Good-bye, I wish they could hear when I tell them " I'm at peace now, please don't cry"

Sorrow which surrounds their hearts will lessen day by day, Please don't try to rush it, for God intended it this way, God created memories to place deep inside your soul, Remember to hold on to this, When your hand I cannot hold

Although my life on earth was brief, my meories are still with you, I will be there, always, in everything you do, Don't let sadness disrupt your memories tucked in the pocket of your heart, Memories are what will heal your soul during our time apart

I will be splashed by the morning dew, and dance in the gentle rain, For I have been set free, I can no longer feel my pain, My spirit has left this empty shell that it once called home, But remember I will always be with you for I'm not really gone

In the splendor of anticipation I was met by angels, some I even knew, Each angel was ecxcited to show me all there was to do, My hands were held tightly through my journey, As I was helped to understand, It was expressed to me in all it's glory, This was part of God's magnificent plan

The angels explained my sorrow, To help lessen some of my grief, Why my seventeen years on earth was so limited and so brief, Granma Maxine was holding my left hand, grandma Billie caressed my right, As we walked uncle Randy and uncle Danny were both within my sight

Their arms stretched out to embrace me , A tender smile upon their face, Their was no misery nor sadness, Not even the slighest trace, I got to see my grandpas and other relatives I had yet to meet, There was no grief, There was no pain, not even tears to weep

Like the gentle breeze of the wind, I will softly kiss your face, You will forever be in my tender, loving embrace, When the gentle wind blows and the leaves rustle about the ground, Think of me as you hear the melody of their sound

In the warmth of the sun rays, As it's golden beams waltz at an angelic pace, I can already feel the splendor of this wonderful place, This is not a "good-bye" for soon we will met again, Perhaps in the winter, Or possible the summers end

I will be the twinkle in the stars, As the darkness takes the night, I will be with you always, You will forever be in my sight, When you see a rainbow with vibrant colors arched against the sky above, Remember this is the reflection of my endless love

On that day you did not lose me, Instead an angel you did gain, You sent me home, Set me free and took away my pain, Think of me often, Remember I am not alone, I'll be right here waiting for the you until the day you are called home