Singing Pines That Now Cry

Angels whisper,

Children sleep,

Another passing,

More tears to weep.

Burdens on weary heart,

playing on memories fast,

As another friend of mine departs.

For lines blur on times glance,

With its speeding suns

spurred by life's chance.

Oh silence now

The singing pine,

As I pause

To reflect

In somber mood,

This passing of a man so fine.

So Gods speed now unto thee

Held not by earth or sea

Bound no more,

By flesh nor pain,

Upon this earthly shore.

For heaven bound

Does his spirit rise,

Onward into an eternal peace,

Beyond our mortal eyes.

Onward to heavens shore,

Onward to happiness evermore.

Onward, and away

From where once singing pines

Now cry.

UUU For you Charlie  UUU

J. Allen Wilson © 2004