A windy day, the cars in slow formation

Not far away a final destination

One mother's son

his father's distant gaze regretting

where they went wrong

He always found it too upsetting



Me and my friend

we lived our lives completely

from start to end

you and your friend so sweetly

with strength and pride

in spite of everything and swimming

against the tide

to obstinately hope of winning



And, at the end, your funny uncle staring

at all your friends with military bearing

And stopped to stand

to smile and speak of you directly

'Good-bye', shake hands

like you did everything correctly

to wipe away the tears

No more pain, no fear

No sorrow or dying

No waiting or crying

These former things have passed away

Another life begins today