In Loving Memory of
James A. Bartley
2/24/1942 - 6/11/2021
I Am Always With You
When I am gone, release me,
let me go.
I have so many things to see
and do,
You mustn’t tie yourself to me,
with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so
many good years.
I gave you my love, and you
can only guess
How much you have given me
in happiness.
I thank you for the love that
you have shown,
But now it is time I traveled
on alone.
So grieve for me a while, If
grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted
by trust
That is only for awhile that
we must part,
So treasure the memories
within your heart.
I won’t be far away for life
goes on.
And if you need me, call and I
will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me,
I will be near
And if you listen with your
heart, you’ll hear
All my love around you so
soft and clear
And then, when you come this
way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile
and a “Welcome Home”.
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