Once more I awake,
Another day in my long life.
Looking back I see so much,
So much joy and happiness.
Wonderful people in my life
Both at work and play.
A working life that gave all,
Gave all to me without any loss.
And loving life with beauty all around.
But as I awake today
It is a sad day
As a good friend has passed,
And on this day I say goodbye
As I go to his funeral.
But I will always remember him
When he came into my life,
A man of great renown
But so humble within himself.
In time I will see him again
As I join him on the lawn,
The croquet lawn in heaven.