Opal D. Jones

“God Granted Me Courage, Hope, Faith and Wisdom”

October 14, 1940 - September 21, 2024

I’m Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,

I'm following path God has laid you see.

I took his hand I heard him call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day 

To laugh, to love, to sing, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, 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've savored 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, peace be to thee

God wanted me now; He set me free.

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