Leave behind a lasting mem'ry
in the world when you depart;
A lovely, warm soliloquy
spoken to the human heart.
Bury deep within the fathoms
of the aching, longing soul
acclamations, and the anthems
of the purpose on patrol.
Show another, in their losses
how to go the merry way.
Help them lift, and bear their crosses
that their night may turn to day.
Be the hero for a season
to a man in time of need.
He will see, displayed, the reason
heart-to-heart, and deed by deed.
When, at last, the bells are ringing
and it's time to meet the grave,
leave behind a choir singing
of the hearts you helped to save.
Mar 8, 2015
Mar 8, 2015 at 7:54 PM UTC
Leave behind a lasting mem'ry
in the world when you depart;
A lovely, warm soliloquy
spoken to the human heart.
Bury deep within the fathoms
of the aching, longing soul
acclamations, and the anthems
of the purpose on patrol.
Show another, in their losses
how to go the merry way.
Help them lift, and bear their crosses
that their night may turn to day.
Be the hero for a season
to a man in time of need.
He will see, displayed, the reason
heart-to-heart, and deed by deed.
When, at last, the bells are ringing
and it's time to meet the grave,
leave behind a choir singing
of the hearts you helped to save.
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