The poem is about saying goodbye to a loved one who has passed away. It tells the reader to release their love and not cling to them with too many tears, but to be thankful for the good years they had together. It encourages the reader to grieve for a while but then find comfort in trusting that the parting is only temporary, and to treasure the happy memories in their heart. It reassures the reader that their loved one won't be far away and will come if called.

2. When I am gone, release me, Let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many good years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you’ve given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
But now it is time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
That it is only for a while that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away for life goes on.
And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear
All my love around you soft and clear.

6. It's been quite awhile... I miss you, but what I really miss the
most is not just you or us but how it all was.

7. Her as a Wife

11. The best inheritance a parent can give her children
is a few minutes of her time each day.
Her as a Mother

17. “ Grandma hold our tiny hands for just a little while,
but our hearts forever ”
Her as a Grandmother

26. “ A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit,
a golden thread to the meaning of life. “
Her as a Sister

34. “ When you look at your life, the greatest
happinesses are family happinesses “
Her as a Family

59. We wish we could tell you, Nanay
how much you mean to us..
But there are no words to say
how much we admire you...
how much we appreciate you...
how much we thank you
for everything you've done.
Salamat sa iyong pagmamahal, Nanay
Mahal na mahal ka namin..
Maligayang paglalakbay sa iyo
Until we meet again..
We love you Nanay..

60. I am ready to meet my Maker.
Whether my Maker is prepared
for the great ordeal of meeting
me is another matter.

61. “ So on this sad day, I shall not say goodbye
Because you are here, And will never go away “