Robert Richards
August 7, 1965 - October 5, 2020

To Those I Love

When I am gone, just release me, let me go
so I can move into my afterglow.
You mustn't tie me down with your tears;
let's be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess
how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted with trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away for life goes on.
And if you need me, call and I will come.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home."

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