Remember, remember, they whisper,
that I, too, was a star, shining for my moments
in the world, beaming my light, singing
my song. Like you, I smiled and cried,
I loved and lost, I walked alone and
with sweet companions. I toiled
at my work, I savored my leisure.
I stood in awe of the mystery of it all.
I drank both of suffering and pleasure.
I gave it everything I could give.
And I would do it all again.
I walked before you. I walk with you still.
Forget me not, dear children.
Remember me kindly.
Remember.