Poem for Joyce You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back or you can open your eyes and see all she's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her 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 her and only that she's gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. By David Harkins

A poem selected by Joyce: It was beautiful As long as it lasted The journey of my life. Strong arms held me up When my own strength Let me down. And My family and good friends Stood by me Even when the time raced by. When you feel sad, Do think of me, For that's what I'd like. When you live in the hearts Of those you love, Remember, then, You never die. Apologies to - Rabindranath Tagore

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