I Am Always With You

I Am Always With You

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've given me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you have shown,

But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust...

That it is only for a while 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, soft and clear.

And then, when you come this way alone,

I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home."

~Author Unknown

Heart of the Woods -Guest Heart Thursday

A sweet young friend of mine sent the following quote by Patience Strong.  This is how I feel about the forest of my childhood.  There are other places which have the same amazing feeling to them.  I wanted to share this quote with you.

 If you stand very still in the heart of the woods 
You will hear many wonderful things

--The snap of a twig and the wind in the trees 
And the whirr of invisible wings. 

If you stand very still in the turmoil of life, 
And wait for the voice from within, 

you will be led down the quiet pathways of wisdom and peace 
In a mad world of chaos and din. 

If you stand very still and hold to your faith 
You will get all the help that you ask. 

You will draw from the silence the things that you need

--Hope and courage and strength for your task.

~ Patience Strong

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