when I die
I don't want to be remembered
I don't want to be forgotten
I want to be buried with my memories
so I may remember you

when I die
I don't want you sad because
im not there with you
I don't want you to smile
then break down in tears
because im not here

I want you to live
like I was never there
I only want you to remember
the lessons you've learned
the ones that will protect
the ones that kept you alive

when I die
bury me with roses
and letters of love
and the memories that were in them
bury me with the hurt
the hurt I left behind

when I die
live a happy life
a happy life without
the burden of loss
the burden of sadness

when you live
smile and enjoy the illusion
that is the little amount of time you have