Nightfall

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

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I will always find comfort in knowing I gave you a home
And you've given me sunshine and happiness I'd never known
And I know you are weary, it's time - time now to rest
Time now to go where you'll be restored to your very best

So make your way to the sunset
And fly to the rainbow's end
One fine day, I know I'll see you again

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Dedicated to the thousands of dogs that pass away yearly. I will always miss my first "pack"; my heart still runs with the dogs from my childhood, playing in the grass without a care in the world.