Memorial Service

I came here not to say goodbye,
And I came here not to sit and cry.

I came to honor you this day,
Remembering you my own special way.

Your body's presence matters not --
For in my heart you're not forgot.

If I close my eyes I still see you --
When I look real hard I see me too.

We run and we run, and dance and play
With not a care to upset the day.

The fields are lush and bright and green --
More beautiful than any I've ever seen.

Our joy bubbles forth like a brand new spring
And our hearts can't help but dance and sing.

What is this place where life's forgot?
And cares and worries are never fraught?

What is this place where love abounds
And tears and sorrow are never found?

This elegant spot is perfect for you --
With flowers and roses and little birds too.

In this place where beauty flows
You stand out as the loveliest rose.

This must be heaven, I know it now
For sadness He would ne'er allow.

When I see you here I cannot cry,
And never will I say goodbye.

I'm coming back, you hear that now?
I'm going to sit on that beautiful bough.

So watch my spot right by the dawn,
I'll be back when more time's gone.

For God says I've got work to do,
I must take off from where He left you.

There's people to love, and smiles to give,
My life I must now fully live.

I came here not to say goodbye
But rather watch how high you fly.