Because He Lived

For those who are feeling overwhelmed by grief:

You can shed tears that he is gone,                         

Or you can smile because he lived,

You can close your eyes and pray   

that he will come back,

Or you can open your eyes and see 

all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty 

because you can't see him

Or you can be full of the love that you shared,

You can turn your back on

tomorrow and live yesterday,

Or you can be happy for tomorrow 

because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone

Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,

You can cry and close your mind be empty

and turn your back,

Or you can do what he would want:

smile, open your eyes, love and go on.