Give Me This Gift

When the time comes,
Trust you'll know in your heart;
I'll look at you softly,
You'll know paths must now part.

But you mustn't be sad,
Look at this as a gift,
Let me go out of love,
Give me one final lift.

I need your strength now
Even more than the past,
When I felt insecure
Your support held me fast.

We've ridden together
In trust you and I,
You've been my true partner,
Now let me ride to the sky.

I'm just leaving one place,
Heading off for another,
Our bond will insure,
Over you I'll still hover.

I'll be there for you,
In a vast clear blue sky,
Or whenever you ride,
Trails we shared, you and I.

I'll be in the smell
Of worn leather and sweat,
When you hear nature's silence
I'll be there, you can bet.

I'll be running and jumping
With each new born foal,
Wherever horses are gathered
You'll still find my soul.

For I'm heart and I'm spirit,
Things you cannot contain,
And it's those that you'll summon,
When you call out my name.

So let me go out of love,
Know my suffering ends,
Trust I'll be with you forever...
Let me go with God, my dear friend.