Do not go gently into the dark night,
Grab a comet's tail, ride its tail of light,
Touch the moon and teach it how to smile,
Show them how you lived--with class and style.

Do not go gently--show them who you are,
You were my universe, my shining star,
You could teach the planets a thing or two,
Inspect Northern Lights as the pass in review.

Do not go gently--jump on thunderheads,
Find out what it is that makes Mars so red,
Come visit me on a flash of lightning,
Death, where is thy victory?  Where's thy sting?

Do not go gently--as the sunlight fades,
Heaven is shaking with the cannonades,
God is ready to take you to your new home,
Brand new worlds to explore, places to roam.

Do not go gently--dance and celebrate!
No more tears, sickness, pain--isn't it great?
I'll join you when my time on Earth is through,
Just remember, I have always loved you.

Do not go gently into the dark night,
Grab a comet's tail, ride its tail of light,
Touch the moon and teach it how to smile,
Show them how you lived--with class and style.

(C) Copy written, 2004, by Karla Dorman.