When I breathe my last breath;
Then from my body finally leave
Rejoice in the life I've lived say I;
Not my departure from it grieve
Don't come and see me in a wooden box
Or large wreaths of flowers for me buy
Keep your money for yourself
But visit more often before I die
No, don't shed a tear on my behalf
Or walk around feeling sad or blue
Because from the stories I've been told
I'm going to be better off than you
Plus when I'm truly dead and buried
Know I left content with no regrets
For my life's journey here was made richer
Knowing that you and I had ever met
True I've been at fault at times;
And could have tried a little harder
But I hope you know that I did my best
To be there when it really mattered
So wear a smile upon your face
When my time to leave has come
We may have had our moments
But we also shared such fun
So don't shed a single tear for me
That's not how my show must end
I'd rather hear peels of laughter
Ring out from all my friends
And you all know it!
(C) Charles Anthony McFaulds 2010
