You said you would never leave me
But now I have to let you go
Here for much more than a lifetime
Your eternal heart and soul flows
Memories through the ages shall pass
Long after all the sad goodbyes
The tears I shed in agony
All the sweet songs and lullabyes
Live this never-ending journey
Through life and through death evermore
Blessed by a kindly existence
Move forward as never before
Cherished each moment you gave me
The memories shall ever be clear
The love and gentle words spoken
All things that you ever endeared
For all who have passed before us
In our hearts you will always be
The song and the life and spirit
Essence of immortality
copyright 2009 Don MacIver; All Rights Reserved
Don MacIver
touching and eloquent……sorry if you’re having a rough time, and hope the tides turn…..
Thanks so much Eileen. This piece followed the loss of a dear senior here at the retirement residence that we manage. I became close to her over the past fourteen months, too close really and something I have to be very careful to avoid in my capacity and the exposure to this that we face daily. Hugs.