When I die young



When I die young, tell my mom and dad that I tried my best to make them proud.

Tell my brothers not to cry, tell my sisters to study well, and their bro will take a long sleep after sunset.

Tell my family and friends not to cry because I was born to die.

Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and don't bow your head low.


Remember the love we once shared, miss me but let me for this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone. Love you always till we meet again.

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Life is a short trip so I decided to ink a pathetic verse

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Submitted by brandonnwila on November 27, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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