The angels gathered near

your bed, so very close to

you.

For they knew the pain and

suffering you were going

through.

I thought about so many

things, so I held tightly to your

hand.

Oh, how I wished that you

were strong and happy once

again.

But your eyes were looking

homeward, to that place beyond

the sky.

Where Jesus held his

outstretched arms, it was time

to say good-bye.

I struggled with my selfish

thoughts, for I wanted you to

stay.

So we could walk and talk

again, like we did just

yesterday.

But Jesus knew the answer

and I knew he loved you so,

So I gave to you life's greatest

gift.

The gift of letting go.