Remember Me Not

Remember me not in the stillness of my breath, Remember me not in the sadness of my death; Instead Remember me in the life we shared together, And Instead remember me in all that we have weathered; Remember me not in the quiet of my presence, Remember me not in the stillness of my essence; Instead remember me in the moments that we shared, And instead remember me and know I’ve always cared; Remember me not in this lifeless mass of skin, And remember me not as frail and sickly thin; Instead remember me as you see flowers in the spring, And instead remember me when you hear my song and sing; And remember me not in the hours of your grieving, And remember me not on the day you saw me leaving; Instead remember me when you are feeling all alone, And instead remember me and know I am happy that I'm home.