After Glow

I’d like the memory of me to

 be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an after glow

of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering

softly down the ways.

Of happy times and laughing times

 and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve,

 to dry before the sun.

Of happy memories that I leave

 when life is done.