--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Although I cannot see you, I feel your…" description: "\"Although I cannot see you, I feel your presence near. I will hold you close in memory, Till I drop my very last tear. So sleep now with the angels, And..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f2/alexandra-burrows-139232_smiling-face_although-i-cannot-see-you-i-feel-your-pr_1290112.jpg" --- # Although I cannot see you, I feel your presence near. I… ![“Although I cannot see you, I feel your presence near. I will hold you close in memory, Till I drop my very last tear. So sleep now with the angels, And your golden heart let rest. Although our hearts are broken, We know GOD took the best. So dance beyond those golden gates, And join your loving…” quote by Alexandra Burrows](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f2/alexandra-burrows-139232_smiling-face_although-i-cannot-see-you-i-feel-your-pr_1290112.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f2/alexandra-burrows-139232_smiling-face_although-i-cannot-see-you-i-feel-your-pr_1290112.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f2/alexandra-burrows-139232_smiling-face_although-i-cannot-see-you-i-feel-your-pr_1290112.jpg) > “Although I cannot see you, I feel your presence near. I will hold you close in memory, Till I drop my very last tear. So sleep now with the angels, And your golden heart let rest. Although our hearts are broken, We know GOD took the best. So dance beyond those golden gates, And join your loving mum. Ill see you when Im sleeping, And pray for you to come. And although this pain is painful, And I really dont wanna let you go. Ill wait for death to take me Nan, So we can together one day glow. Until that day Ill close my eyes, and see your smiling face. Ill lock you up inside me heart, Until we again embrace. So rest now my beautiful nana, Ill never forget how much you have done. So until my hand meets yours again, Sleep now in the sun.” [Alexandra Burrows](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexandra-burrows/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A heartfelt elegy to a beloved grandmother, expressing grief, love, and hope for reunion beyond death. **In simple terms:** Remember loved ones with love and hope. Key Takeaway Honor memories, cherish love. Themes grief love memory spirituality Mood somber hopeful Type emotional When to use this quote - funeral - memorial - personal reflection Key Concepts loss afterlife family bonds Questions to Reflect On - How do you keep memories alive? - What comforts you in loss? 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