Virginia Kay Goetz

When I have to leave

When I have to leave you for a minute,

Please do not grieve

Or pour wild tears.

Embrace your pain over the years.

Start with courage and brave smile

For me and my name.

Live and do the same as always.

Do not feed solitude with empty days.

Fill each day with good things.

Reach out your hand with comfort and joy,

instead I’ll give you relief

and I will hold you close to me .