For Tom and for those who have lost someone!
 

The following poem was posted on school internet site by a teacher in my school system. Her mother gave it to her before she died.
Barbara H.


Now that I am gone, remember me with smiles and laughter.

And if you need to cry, cry with your sister who walks in grief beside you.

And when you need me, put your arms around someone else who cares --- give to them what you
need to give to me.

There are so many who need so much.

I want to leave you something -- something much better than words or sounds.

Look for me in the people I've known or helped in some special way.

Let me live in your heart as well as in your mind.

You can love me the most by letting your love reach out to our loved ones -- by
embracing them and living in their love.

Love does not die, people do.

So, when all that's left of of me is love, give me away as best you can.

--- Unknown

Beautiful
 

What a lovely poem.
Cheers
Jackie