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Hello all--
I found this poem by David Harkins. It was read at my dad's eulogy last month. It's a struggle everyday to keep my emotions in balance, but this poem helps me see the positive side of things:
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,
Or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
Or you can cherish this memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
Be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he'd want
Smile open your eyes, love, and go on.
I found this poem by David Harkins. It was read at my dad's eulogy last month. It's a struggle everyday to keep my emotions in balance, but this poem helps me see the positive side of things:
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,
Or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
Or you can cherish this memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
Be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he'd want
Smile open your eyes, love, and go on.
I really like the sentiment, but a very difficult thing to grapple with when you're really hurting.
A good thing to keep in mind, though....a lot of truth in this.
I agree beautiful poem but right now I feel my pain too strong.