I thought I knew, I thought I

Could define what love was

But I'd misunderstood

You've taught this teacher,

The table's turned

The brutal lesson I had to learn



Goodbye my love, take flight on

The wings of the dove

Don't cry, kiss me goodbye, I'll see

You on the other side





The truest person I've ever known

We touched and then he

Called her home

Her life was Christ, and her death

Is gain, cause now she sees clearly

Through the darkened pane





Love, the pain I feel is what makes

Real the time we've shared.

The letting go, it hurts but I know

I'll see you when I get there





Like autumns symbols of painted

Leaves, death has a beauty

For those who believe

This frightened old man this little

Boy, look forward to new

Days of joy