If I was gone tomorrow, would I be missed?
When I am gone and my name is on St. Peter's list,
I want people to go on with their lives as normal,
A simple tribute will do, nothing formal.
If I was gone tomorrow, would I be satisfied,
Would I have accomplished something before I died?
Have I made an influence in anyone I've met?
Did I change someone's life before in the ground I am set?
If one person is better because of me,
If only for a minute a smile I did see,
Then I believe that it was worth all the time I was here
And I hold in my heart all my friends close and dear.
If I was gone tomorrow, would people even care?
Would they even notice that I was not there?
I know some people would not be upset about me
Those people, at my funeral I would not see.
If no one was there, I would be sad,
But in a way, I would be glad.
I don't want anyone to be sad that I am not here,
I don't want them to be sad or even shed a tear.
I want to see them with a smile on their face,
And not to see sadness in this case,
I just want them to be happy that they knew me,
And for them to know that I am finally set free.
I will still be around anyhow,
Even though they cannot see me now.
I'll still be here to help heal hearts,
Maybe now I can stop the pain before it starts.
So do not be sad that I have gone away,
Because in your heart, I will stay.
As long as you continue to believe,
There is no real reason to grieve.
I'll still be around somewhere near,
And you can call on me, and I'll be here.
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I think the poeme touched my heart. it was so insipratinal i think i'm gong to cry
maria
when ever you leave this world you will be a busy gaurdian angel id say you have already earned your wings
jess
this poem was very toching for me it bought up alot of stuff for me too it is very well writen!
Lovely
I loved this poem it touched my heart many of the things that are mentioned in this poem is what people think about before they die. Will I be missed? Will those that hate me show up at my funeral? The poem was wonderful. Keep up the good work. I would also love to read another poem that is more happy.
miranda
i loved this poem. it is really good!
Akin
keep it up. can we know each other more?
Hey
It a good poem;.
Aarti
Your poem shows some very tender human qualities. great words to show them!
Marie
very good poem. I can actualy say it actualy says a few of my thoguhts. Keep up the good work and i hope to read more up your poems. that was very good.
Anthony
good poem, i liked it. all in all, a great message =)
Nicole
I think that you are a truly inspiring writer. I lost my grandmother and best freind in 2000. There's not a day that goes by that I don't miss her. Your poem is beautiful and reminds me of something that she would have said. I hope you keep writing, I'm sure that your words will continue to touch a lot of people.
Lana
This was great - I printed it and stuck it on the very last page of my 'thoughts' book (kinda like a diary full or poems). It was so fitting for my final page!
shannon
My goodness! Are you blessed with the gift of reading minds? So often I have wondered about my funeral. It's refreshing to know that I am not the only one! I'll tell you one thing, you are blessed with the gift of poetry. Use it, share it. It's a gift for you and for others to share! Thank you for sharing it with me!
Bland
Georgiaguy your poems are always amazing. I also vote for one of yours because they are so touching. You are a great poet. I check this site every day for something new that your have written. I must say that i am truly a fan of work. Keep on doing what you do. justamississippigirl
Eunice
I loved it. captures everything many of us feels about our death. keep up the beautiful work!
angelia
this poem is very touching because i had a friend that committed suicide and i just wanted to say that noone should feel like they have to
peter
first class poem
ellen
it just says it all fantastic
Shanna
I vote that it was a very touching and wonderful poem & I loved it!
Rhyan
Thank you for the thought, this poem hits home because today because of recovery I know I could die tomorrow and be happy with what I accomplished and know that my children would be able to say my dad was a good father, thanks.
Barbara
good poem
mag
My brotherin law passed yesterday i was so sad and then i read the poem,and it says everything thankyou so much for these wondrful words
Linda
That is a truly inspiring poem.
adell
really really great!
Kat
That was so awesome it bought tears to my eyes. and that doesn't happen a lot.
Hanna
That poem was beautiful. Thanks
Alexander
i ammlosing a dear friend today and this says how he would feel this poem has helped Louis say what he cannot.
Mary
Great work -- really gets you thinking about what exactly is important in life.
Charlotte
that was really pretty
Seeka
This was a GREAT poem! I really enjoyed it! That's almost exactly how I feel! Thanks for the wonderful poem!
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