I could not stay another day
To purr, to love, to work, or play
Events uncompleted must stay that way
I'm found at peace at the close of the day.

If my parting left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a purr, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I, too, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, I savoured much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now, he set me free.

-- author unknown to me --