May I Go Now?

This beautiful poem was shared with us at our last meeting and we wanted to share it with you...

May I Go Now?

Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless, restless nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go. I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But, I will try as best I can
to live for one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.
I'll not be far.
I promise that, and hope
you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you,
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you, too;
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So, hold me know, just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me
you'll let me go today.

Susan A. Jackson