When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile.
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I've had loads of fun. 
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day. 
Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, But in summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay, And come in the shade of evening When the sun paints the sky in the west Stand for a few moments beside me And remember only my best. - Mrs. Lyman HancockHappy Memorial Day!
16 comments:
Happy Memorial Day Mom! I love the photos of Grandpa in his uniform, a fitting poem for the memories. :)
Thanks Racquel ... this poem just seemed appropriate for Dad. Doesn't he look smashing in his uniform? These were taken right before he shipped out to the Phillipines.
What I nice tribute, Linda. Have a wonderful holiday.
That post should be framed. How beautiful.
That's a beautiful poem :)
Thanks T & Elenka :)
Maryann .. I wish I could take credit for it, but alas I am no poet :)
what a lovely post. your father must have been quite a guy. (PS thanks for the comment)
What a lovely tribute!
powerful. i hate to think that some people completely overlook the reason for memorial day and simply think of it as a day off work.
Thanks Maybelle, and again welcome back :)
Thank you Sue :)
Grace .. many of our holidays have lost their meaning in the festivities .. course I did cook :)
OhioMom,
This post has me near tears, thanks for posting this. I was looking for some writing similar to what you have posted.
(((MBT))) When I found this poem and was reading it to DH, I couldn't get through it the first time, so I know exactly what you mean.
I need to ask my mother for some photos of my dad in uniform. Excellent Memorial Day post.
LL
Lori .. I love these pics of Dad, he's sooooooo young :)
I have tears in my eyes! A precious poem and even more precious pictures. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Jenniferw .. and thanks for stopping by :)
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