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I don't want my loved ones grieving for me so I'm telling them what I'll be doing after I'm gone

While Waiting For Thee

by Sharon A. Bryington

Don't weep at my grave
For I am not there,
I've a date with a butterfly
To dance on the air.
If I'm missed, find a flower,
I'll be there too,
Sniffing it's fragrance
Right next to you.

Don't be sad
When you remember me,
For I'm singing in the sunshine,
Wild and free,
Flirting with the lighting,
Playing tag with the wind,
Chasing the thunder
Time and again,
Soaring with the eagle,
Swimming in the sea,
Enjoying all of nature
While I'm waiting for thee.

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12 Visitor Comments

misty dawn

this is another fantastic and heartfelt poem!

Le Nora

This poem touched me so much , my grandfather just passed away and he was like my best friend and was the greatest man I have ever known he loved nature of life and this poem was him .

J B

My mother will be going into hospice care soon. I was greatly touched by this poem as it will help me to always know that while she is physically not with me her spirit will be everywhere. This poet has captured the essence of the loss of loved ones in a very reassuring way.

Rosemarie

Beautiful words, beautiful poem must be a beautiful soul. Be well Rosemarie

alica

THIS POEM REALLY TOUCHED MY HEART FOR MY SISTER GOD REST HER SOUL DIED AT THE AGE OF 21, SHE WAS MURDERED!! AND I THINK THIS POEM IS GREAT. IT MADE ME BURST INTO TEARS FOR I MISS HER SO MUCH AND I KNOW SHE IS WAITING ON ME.FOR I KNOW I WILL SEE HER AGAIN. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL,WONDERFUL POEM.THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME READ THIS. ALICA

janna

What beautiful thoughts to leave your loved ones. I love nature and being outdoors. When I read your poem I felt this is where I will be someday when I'm gone.

Kelly

An absolute beautiful poem. We just experienced the death of a loved one, and what a perfect way to describe where she is.

jan

a friend just lost her mother, thispoem was perfect. thank you

Daniel

Cool.

Lisa

Beautifully written. I will keep a copy of this with my will, to be read at my memorial service someday. Thank you!

Kristi

I really enjoyed this poem! My great uncle just passed away about 3 weeks ago and this poem touched me greatly, especially for his widow to whom he was married for 55 years. Poetry is such a wonderful medium of expression to me and this poem has a wonderful message!

Karen

My family lost a friend, a 16 year old girl, who died in an auto accident 3 days ago. I know she shares your feelings. Thank you for a beautiful message.

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