If Ever

If ever I leave before you do

Tell me, I did well

Plant a tree at my resting place 

Perhaps a white bottle brush 

Let your tears water the seedling

And when you're done 

Do say farewell

And Let me go

My sun may have set

But yours still rises

In thine heart, keep the memories 

Smile when you speak of me

When you miss me

Find me in the blooming flowers

As you sit under the shade

And let me go

I did not leave you behind

I simply was called home 

This journey's end was a beginning of sorts

And as my body feeds the tree

My soul flies free, content

I loved, I lived

I've gone from this place 

Let me go

      @Sue.Ketter