Gerardo F. Medina

Please do not grieve and shed wild tears

And hug your sorrow to

you through the years.

But start out bravely with

a gallant smile,

And for my sake and

in my name

Live on and do

all things the same.

Feed not your loneliness

on empty days,

but fill each waking hour

in useful ways.

Reach out your hand in

comfort and in cheer,

And I in turn will comfort

you and hold you near,

and never, never be afraid to die,

For I am waiting

for you in Paradise!