You Can Shed Tears

You can shed tears that they are gone,
or you can smile because they have lived.

You can close your eyes
and pray that they'll come back
or you can open your eyes
and see all that they have left.

Your heart can be empty
because you can't see them,
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow
and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow
because of yesterday.

You can remember them
and only that they have gone,
or you can cherish their memory
and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn back,
or you can do what they would want;
smile, open your eyes, love, and go on.

Article posted on 21st of February 2010