MEMORIAL TEARS

I grieve for me beside your grave

I want to give one last farewell

There are so many little things

That I just long to tell.

So if from heaven's portal gate

You're given one more fleeting glance

To look upon my lonely heart

Please give me one more chance.

Remember when we pledged our troth

When virgin love burst forth in bloom?

Our hearts began to beat as one

Each evening, morning, noon.

Then hand-in-hand we walked life's road

We built our castle strong and true

Where happy children learned to grow

And trust our blessed Savior, too.

Then time began to speed its course

The nest was empty once again

We used our gifts to serve the Lord

For He had promised great reward.

But since you left my aching heart

Your touch of love is felt no more

So I must tread life all alone

Until we meet on yonder Shore.

So tell me, dearest, if you can

Since there's a mansion just for you

Could I stop by your open door

For just a glance or two?

Life's comfort would sustain me then

While you wait there for me

And when death's angel calls me Home

We'll share eternity.

Ben Pent