Good-bye my child, you went home to be with God today,
and it hurts in the most awful way.

Your life was far too short for me,
your passing causes such agony.

My eyes are tearful and sore,
because of the thought we're not together anymore.

No more sharing of the things we loved best,
no more by your smile will I be blessed.

I could dwell daily on this painful part,
but oh the agony that would bring to my heart.

Instead I am going to envision you,
doing all of the things that you love to.

Doing them with God joyfully,
while you pass the time there waiting  for me.

Walking on the streets of gold,
listening raptly to the tales the prophets unfold.

Learning more of God's great glory,
seeing for yourself the unfolding story.

Experiencing for yourself all things new,
as God unfolds His mysteries for you.

Then when my time too has come,
you'll meet me at the gates of God's Kingdom.

Good-bye my child I'll weep no more,
you are safely in the arms of the Lord you adore.