When I Am Gone

When I Am Gone 

When I am gone from this world, how will I be remembered?
How long before I am remembered at all?
Would I have served my purpose?

When I am gone, my shoulders won't be there to carry your burdens
My heart won't ache for your pain

When I am gone,  I can no longer be your listening ear or your motivation
My smiles and laughs won't exist to lift you up
I will have no more tears to hide in order to keep you happy

When I am gone, my hands will be still for the first time
My heart will finally be at rest

When I am gone, I am taking all of my unspoken words
The rage I kept to myself
My hopes and aspirations will continue existing in my untamed imaginations
The regrets and doubts will disappear
Leaving only remnants of my existence

When I am gone, my breath will remain in my children who will remember me in their souls
I lived my life by the spirit and hope to remain in your spirit
When I'm gone.



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