Poem for Those Left Behind

Andrew was my Pastor for but a short time, but I will always remember his warm smile. My family has a poem they share during times of loss, I think everyone will find it touching and appropriate:

Marcus L. Smith

When I must leave you for a little while

Please do not grieve and shed wild tears

And hug your sorrow to you, through the years

But start out bravely, with a gallant smile

And for my sake and in my name

Live on and do all things the same.

Feed not your loneliness on empty days.

But till each waking hour in useful ways

Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer

And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near.

And never, never be afraid to die

For I am waiting for you in the sky!