-A Tribute-

You need not cry.
Please, keep your tears.
She's been good to us,
For all of these years.

Some might be saddened,
For she was taken from us this morn'.
But please, stay with joy,
There is no need to mourn.

She is better now than she was.
She is in a better place by far.
Think with joy instead of tears.
Do not let this be a mental scar.

Her love for us shall never end;
Her love will always be true.
As long as you hold her memory dear,
She will always remain with you.

May 25, 2004 -- a fateful day