Poem: Do Not Weep

Do Not Weep

(Dedicated to "Big Dale" and all those who have been called home)

By: Joi Maree Brown

I am not gone

So for me do not weep

I've lived a good life

And have now been called to heaven's peace

I am not gone

So for long do not mourn

Though absent in flesh

My spirit lives on

I was given a job

And completed it I did

God's favor smiled upon me and said

"What a great job you did"

He took me by the hand

And lead me to my bed

And with a loving voice the Good Lord whispered into my ear and said

"Rest"

My eyes closed forever to this earthly home

For it was never meant for me to stay here long

And although I will miss your presence so

I hold your memories close to me as you do of I

So do not worry

One day we will meet again

And what a celebration it will be

A joyous reunion

I'll always be with you

In mind and in heart

Close like the stars to the night's sky

Never to depart

And in the midnight hour

Or the early sunrise

When I cross the thoughts of your mind

And the tears began to fall, let not those tears be of sorrow but of joy

For I am at peace

I suffer no more

For I am home

I know troubles no more

I've gone home

So do not weep for me too long

I've gone home

To that eternal place Heaven where I belong