Give What's Left Of Me Away

Now that I'm gone,
remember me 
with a smile 
and laughter.

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

And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and 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 loved or helped
in some special way.

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

You can love me 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 me is love,
give me away 
as best as you can.



~ Arthur Unknown ~