Legacy

I leave you my worries:
Turn them inside out;
This was something I could never do.
Remove the fear and doubt;
Collect the self-confidence that is past due.

I leave you my pain:
Lay it gently to rest,
Allowing a moment of silence;
With only one last request,
Never again give in to its indulgence.

I leave you my pleasures:
Use them freely and with delight,
For I never believed they were mine.
Let each joy renew and excite;
Happiness is now yours to design.

I leave you my faith:
Carry it gently within your heart;
It seemed to take forever to reveal.
Share my beliefs, and try to impart
Each hope, each dream, each ideal.

I leave you my love:
Give it away to everyone you meet,
For that was what I wanted most to do.
I wish for all life to be full and complete,
So that my love might return each day to you.

Lora Frikken ~ 1-18-04