Picture by Josephine Wall

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I'm leaving part of me behind
After I take my final breath
Parts of me will go on living
In the days after my death

I've decided to donate my organs
To give others a chance to live
I want to leave a good impression
Of myself I've much to give

The recipient of my kidneys
Might be a father of three
Who'll receive my gift of life
Which was once a part of me

A child may receive my liver
To improve his life tenfold
He will live a fuller life
Which will allow him to grow old

I hope my heart will go on beating
So then my death won't be in vain
Parts of me will go on living
Freeing others from their pain

My eyes may go on seeing
From within another's soul
To give to someone in need
Is, for me, the ultimate goal

I'll take a first class flight to heaven
Upon an angel's wings I'll soar
My dear father will be waiting
When I arrive at heaven's door

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"To share often and much.......
to know even one life has breathed
easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded."