Here I Lay

            Here I Lay

Here I lay with not much motion, soul within the ailing body, here and now, but the spirit looking to the welcoming beyond

As I lay weak from ravages of the mortal world, I am becoming strong in the existence that I see before me

Please no tears or sorrow, for I do not want you to be sad for me, but laugh and smile for the joy of living I have done.

Reminisce the happy times, and share with others

While all gather around, to say the last goodbye, remember that I will always be a thought away. I will let you know that I am near, as long as your spirit will hear

As I lay so still, keep me safe, warm and free from harm, I now put trust in the ones around me, for my body is just a shell of the soul that lies within, waiting to release to the spiritual unknown

So as you all gather around, please rejoice in the circle of life, and not dwell on the moment death, for each and every living being shall encounter life’s journey from beginning to end, as one door opens another is closed. This does not mean it is an end, for all we know, it could mean it is just the beginning

Remember me by, loving life to the fullest, enjoying each day for what it brings, and doing something that I have done that reminds you of me, this will carry my memory far, and with this wish, I will never be forgotten