The time has come for me to leave,
I had to go away,
I feel your strength, to let me go,
I could not last another day.
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I want you to remember,
To feel me by your side,
To know that though you can’t see me,
I’ll wander far and wide.
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I’ll come and visit often,
Will watch you as you sleep,
Will hold your hand when times are tough,
Brush away the tears you weep.
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And when you’re good and ready,
To face what lies beyond,
I’ll leave you to resume your life,
I will not linger on.
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You’ll laugh aloud with someone new,
And know it will please me,
To see that you are moving on,
Heaven’s door will open to receive me.
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