Bind Your Tears
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Do not cry for me, dear friend
Let not sorrow rule the day
Life chimes, now at its end
And my body has gone away
~~~
I travel now, a different path
In a world you cannot see
Spirit sheds the mortal plane
Soul finally set free
~~~
I have returned to the start
My universal home
And you are there within my heart
As this larger realm I roam
~~~
And I still with you, in everything
In every cloud, each stone and tree
When you need to feel me close
Just look and you’ll find me
~~~
I am thankful for my mortal time
And all the love you made me feel
And though my face seen differently
I am no less me and no less real
~~~
Now, bind your tears with my love
Share my joy that I lived well
I have found my cosmic heaven
And your sadness, my only hell
~~~
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Well penned✍🏻
Thank you, Athira! You are too kind.
My pleasure to read Brad..by the way, how are you doing?
I am well. Thank you for asking. How is life treating you these days?
Nicely penned ❤️
Thank you, Saania! 💕
This was brilliant my friend! A most artistically crafted jewel that speaks so many truths for we are spirits, we are immortal, this life is just a passing phase…
Cheers and all the best.
Thank you, Francisco! Every end is the beginning of something else.
Yes, definitely it is my friend. You’re very welcome and all the best!
such a lovely note for those left behind
Thank you, Beth!
Your poetry always speaks to my heart and soul. “Bind your tears” I love this, Brad. 💛💕🤗
Thank you, dear Karla!
You’re welcome ☺️. Happy day, Brad. Sending love and hugs! 🥰💕🤗
I do not like to think about a world without you in it. I do agree that our loved ones are never truly gone. Very well written, my dear! ❤
Thank you, my dear friend! ♥
My beloved brother, upon reading this (and getting a bit teary-eyed), I thought that maybe I should make a physical copy of it and leave behind for you when you are faced with the task of handling my estate. You will shed no tears, for that is not your style, but I will know of your pain and knowing that pain will be my biggest regret about the life I lived.
I would prefer you stick around as I have had enough of handling estates for a while. Love you, sis!
I am relieved I am not the only one writing obituaries ahead of time. You seem destined for cosmic heaven while I may have to settle for comic heaven.
Tell Belushi and Pryor I said “hey” when you get there!
You will probably be granted dual citizenship and entitled to move freely between those two heavens.
such beautiful and comforting words for those experiencing the loss of a loved one…
Thanks, Jim! If they bring comfort to but one person in their time of need, my efforts will have been worthwhile. Welcome back, dear friend!
that’s all we can hope for; it’s great to be reading your poetry again!
Your piece made me think of my parents and how much I appreciated how they wrote important facts from their lives that I was unaware of. Most people don’t like to think about their passing. It made writing the final obituary so much easier.
What a beautiful gesture! They are still watching over you and must be extremely proud.