(For Oliver Ollie Sims III)
Please do not stand at my urn and weep,
I am begging you
To not lose slumber nor sleep.
For I am not there
I am in the smile that you brandished
upon first sight at your newborn,
I am in a state where there is absolutely noÂ
Lovelorn.
I am Free!
I have surpassed this temporary world
and all of its restrictions,
There is no need for a GPS, an Alexa, Tik Tok,Â
nor streaming subscriptions.
I am in the laughter that you shared withÂ
friends and family,
I am Free!
I am in that love song that you sing when youÂ
are happy.
I tell you that I know that I know that I knowÂ
that I am free!
I am in those last few dollars you come a
across when you
Thought that you were totally broke!
I am in Heaven in celestial surroundings alive and awoke!
I am Free!
I am in that winning touchdown that youÂ
Scored in the last quarter
I am the vessel that quenches your thirst I a
am cool ice and
ever flowing water.
So, again, please do not stand at my urn and Â
cry
For I am not there
I have earned my wings to fly.
Get on over to the repast
Play some music loud and fast
Because I am Free.