There's a time for sorrow
A time for joy, and a time
to have both within us all.
The time of sorrow is here
and gone. The time of joy is
always along.
The time of sorrow and joy
are here and now,
as we realise the body
that was what we knew
and loved has let
the spirit go and party
in heaven above.
Let's not be all
sad and down in the dumps,
but hold our heads high
and with a smile
be ready for the rest
of the time we have to share
before we join the party ourselves.
Give thanks for the life
that he gave to each of us
for Gramps may not be here now
but he left his love
for each of us.
written by Adrian Gould
during October and November 1996
© Copyright November 1996, all rights reserved.
This is dedicated to my grandfather, Ronald Simons,
who died on 18 October 1996. Love you Gramps.