I'm Free
Don't Grieve for me,  for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me,
I took His hand when I heard him call,
I  turned my back  and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
to laugh,  to love,  to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A Friendship shared,  a laugh,  a kiss.
Ah yes,  these  things,  I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of  tomorrow.
My life's been full,  I savored much.
Good friends, good times,  a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my  time seemed all to brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now.  He set me free.

Classic "Bill"
William Vance Butler
November 28, 1920 - June 8, 2000