Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell <br />among the wonders of the earth; for my larger <br />self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other <br />side of pain...on the other side of darkness. <br /> <br />Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine <br />that touches your skin, a tropical breeze <br />upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart <br />and the innocence of babes in mothers arms. <br />I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your <br />hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. <br />I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, <br />your disappointments and your triumphs. <br /> <br />Do not weep for me, for I am cradled <br />in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, <br />and hear the music beyond the stars. <br /> <br />Do not weep for me, for I am within you; <br />I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses <br />the flowers. I am the calm that follows a <br />raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats <br />among the garden of God, and I am pure <br />white snow that softly falls upon your hand. <br /> <br />Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, <br />as long as you remember me... <br />with a smile and a sigh. <br /> <br /> <br />© Joe Fazio<br /><br />(brief renderings) Joe Fazio<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hold-back-the-tears/
