Joy Lost... And Found
It’s difficult
To celebrate
The passing of a joyful soul
We’re all sad
Because it seems
There’s one less
Joyful person
In this sometimes sad world
But then
It’s not so difficult
To celebrate
Such a gift -
So many loving children
So many lively grandchildren
So much fun
So many days of laughter
So many radiant moments
Of glorious sunshine
Joyful spirits
Just spread it around
Their laughter is as catching
As a bad cold
But a lot more fun
Their generosity
Knows no bounds
Their hearts beat out
The music of love
And it’s a great song
That goes on playing
Long after the dust has settled
So that when we sit back
And look at the legacy of love
And all those gifts
That came from a warm heart
And a loving soul
We have to admit
Nothing is lost
The laughter is still here
It flows through us all
And that optimism
That happiness
Would always
Be his wish
And so we honour him today
With joy in our hearts