The River

Now I am gone
What will you do
Can you love another
The way I loved you
Is it right or wrong
To touch another girl
A dilemma you’ve faced
Since I left this world
As I go to my rest
And leave you my dear
Our love is not forgotten
For I’ll always be here
Here to care
When you feel the need
To heal the pain from losing me
For two years I suffered
My pain so intense
Let me go gently
To permanent rest
Back to the question
The one at hand
Will you give yourself to another
And be her man
Can you hold a woman
And remember the good times
Start a new life
With me on your mind
When you look into the water
You will see my eyes
There should be no sadness
And no need to cry
You took the urn with my ashes
And spread them that day
Into the calm river
Where my body will stay
Now that river is rapid
As the salmon swim by
It is November in New England
When the tide is high
Although I have left you
I have been healed
Relief and joy
Are all I feel
Now God has embraced me
With open arms
I look down and care for you
And protect you from harm
Your heart is free
To find true love
The memories of me
Are just not enough
Above all, you are a man
With so much to give
Deserving of happiness
As long as you live
I am glad we could visit
And talk this out
As the angels take me back
There are no doubts
Life will be just fine
Time will show
When it’s time to love again
Your heart will know