I was quietly told today <br />I had not long to live, <br />To tidy up my affairs <br />And ask others to forgive. <br /> <br />Now I come to you <br />With my heart upon my sleeve, <br />To ask you to be strong <br />And try not to grieve. <br /> <br />I fought my bravest battle <br />But could not win the war, <br />The time is soon to come now <br />For my broken spirit to soar. <br /> <br />When the Angels come for me <br />And carry me Home again, <br />Please don't cry to hard for me <br />For your tears will be in vain. <br /> <br />Sit down here by my side, my love <br />Hold gently to my hand, <br />And listen to my whispered words <br />For I need you to understand. <br /> <br />That when the time comes <br />For me to fly away, <br />Just lean down and kiss me once <br />And quietly start to pray. <br /> <br />Ask for God up in Heaven <br />To receive me Unto Him, <br />And ask Him to Forgive me <br />For all of my sins. <br /> <br />And then before I go <br />Promise me you won't cry, <br />Then kiss me one before I go <br />Don't sit here and watch me die. <br /> <br />Just smile again and promise <br />You'll always be strong for me, <br />And forever keep me close to you <br />As gently my soul goes free. <br /> <br />And know that somewhere up above <br />I'll be watching over you, <br />So that when your time comes <br /> I'll be waiting here for you.<br /><br />Kristi Day<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/don-t-cry-for-me/
