When You Think of Me

The time has come for me to go
It’s time now to move on
‘Tis the end of watching sunsets 
And seeing morning’s dawn.
Don’t shed tears on my depart
Or mourn the death that’s mine
Just merrily please celebrate 
With eat and drink and wine
You and I shall meet again
At another time and place
And our union will be marked
By a familiar smiling face
When you speak of me until then
Don’t glorify my name
Rather yet be honest
And keep my memory the same
As for now what you must do
Is keep on keeping on
Without dwelling upon the reasons
As to why it is I’m gone
Crying, mourning and dwelling
You see are so mundane
And only prevent my departure
From this material plane
So here I humbly ask
That you allow my spirit to go free
By simply smiling inwardly
At the times you think of me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Hello Kimberly. i read a comment posted on my poem "when im gone" and realized that i hadn't yet gotten around to reading your work. i am sorry for that, but this poem is amazing. i deeply enjoyed your view of a funeral, and i can truly say that is how i would want to be remembered also. take care, Charles
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November 12, 2010 at 3:07 PM
I am brushing tears away, Kimberley, because you have captured "my pain" in this overwelming poem, there is not a day I do not think of my mother, my friend, not a single day, she is with me all the time, I carry her within my heart(I am never without her) thanks always for your comments on my poetry~~
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November 6, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Hon, I got really choked up reading this one, even though you didn't want us to feel sad. Of course I know you are right, the crying and mourning are a waste of time and it is better to think of the happy times, Kimberly. Thank you for pointing this one out to me. I am trying to remember the best of times with my late husband. Love, Carolyn
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October 14, 2010 at 4:42 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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September 22, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Beautifull..your rhymes are so good..not at all forced. Congrats on your win. BG
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September 21, 2010 at 4:22 AM
Congratulations on this fine win in the contest, Kimberly
Brown Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations Kimberly on your win in John Heck's contest "Encore". Love, Carol
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September 20, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Congrats Kimberly on your winning poem in the Encore contest.. an awesome piece of poetry .. enjoy your win tonight with luv..
W Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Hi Kimberly, you recommened I read this poem when you commented on my poem "Heaven"--you're right, they have a lot in common. I enjoyed this. May your loved one rest in peace.
Smith Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 7:38 PM
i like this. mine is a lot more sad though.... its good, it really is
Bono Avatar
February 14, 2010 at 2:02 PM
excellent.I am not in a talk a tiv mood right now.I had to have my dog put to sleep last night.Thank you for the comment on my poem.Antmore suggestions on which of your poems to read?
Yamin Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Kimberly, What an enchanting write - passionate and romantic. It is reverse of my poem My Departed Friends. Your fiction looks like real. Thanks for your kind words about my poem. -Mohammad
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September 27, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Don't go yet Kimberly, you have so many poems to write, and i look forward to reading them. Stick around girl >> James
Kendrick Avatar
September 21, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Like the line That you let my spirit to go free. Keep writing. Sara
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September 21, 2009 at 4:53 AM
This is wonderful. I really like the rhyming pattern and the flow of the poem. Welcome to poetrysoup. Great job! ~Joseph
Bonella Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 5:55 PM
So many times I have felt that way but my time wasn't up I guess because I am still here. I love This poem even though it made me cry. Keep writing I look forward to hearing more from you.
Brown Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 6:05 AM
Welcome to PoetrySoup Kimberly. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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