My friend died today, in a hospital ward far away

And I in sorrow went to the shore and watches the waves rise and fall

And I thought of the time I had known her.

I remembered the laughter, the picnics, the fun

I remembered her singing and the joy of her song.

The waves saw my tears fall, the beach heard my weeping,

Then I returned home where all else were sleeping.

Now when the memories come

I remember the beach and the wash of the foam.

So till we meet in a bright, distant dawning.

I'll remember her life and that quiet time of mourning.