Eulogy.

My heart is like a burial ground
For all the faith I’ve ever lost
And all the love I’ve ever found
And all the paths my own has crossed

A thousand kisses mark the years
In lines upon my ageing eyes
This soul of mine littered with tears
That rose up like the morning skies

Of loss, I did not mind a bit
And cheerily took all my woes
And if I ever dwelled on it
Then none of my confidence knows

So young, so young, and yet so old
For such a brave thought to instil
This horror of the dark, the cold
And yet I turn to face that chill

Though loneliness will pierce my skin
And sear me to my very heart
Company, its other, warmer twin
Is one I will too gladly part

You, who knew me at my best
And saw me at my very first
Should know that I, in need of rest
Could only offer life my worst

So bury me beneath the willow
When the autumn leaves glow red
Give me the hard clay for my pillow
And let this dark hole be my bed

And if those who once loved me dearly
Should ask from what grave force I flew
Then tell them truly, tell them clearly
It was for love of them and you.