in a mere moment the light of life can dim
on leaving grief weighs heavy on the shoulder
sadness pervades in feelings too grim

tragedy strikes neath an unstoppable boulder
our eyes reddened by death's weeping stain
on leaving grief weighs heavy on the shoulder

the heart's loss seeks consolation for its pain
time passes yet our memories never fade
our eyes reddened by death's weeping stain

our loved ones reposing in groves of shade
on their departure we're bereft of gleam
time passes yet our memories never fade

as we move toward the morrow's sun beam
let our sorrows be comforted by hope
on their departure we're bereft of gleam

gather to our side those who'll help us cope
let our sorrows be comforted by hope
in a mere moment the light of life can dim
sadness pervades in feelings too grim