‘An Indian Prayer’
When I am dead
Cry for me a little.
Think of me sometimes
But not too much.
Think of me now and again
As I was in life.
At some moments it‘s pleasant to recall
But not for long.
Leave me in peace
And I shall leave you in peace.
And while you live
Let your thoughts be with the living.
David
16th March 2021
‘If I Should Go’ - by Joyce Grenfell
If I should go before the rest of you
Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone
Nor when I'm gone speak in a Sunday voice
But be the usual selves that I have known
Weep if you must Parting is Hell But life goes on
So sing as well.
David
16th March 2021
‘Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep’ – Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die
David
16th March 2021